Any idea what caused this ? Most likely other damage has occurred on the board that is not visible. I would say you "had" components there such as capacitor or diode and they are now burned up. Bad PWR Supply ? I think your going to have to get a new logic board and get the rom information swapped over. One vendor is How people say about us there are others as well on the web
As for wires, if the component is an inductor, then a wire will be necessary. If it's a capacitor, then it won't need to be replaced.
What you need to do is to determine whether the ends of each component are connected to ground or +12V or +5V. That will tell you whether they're capacitors or inductors.
If you choose to replace the board, then you will need to move the 8-pin serial flash memory chip to your donor PCB. PCB suppliers such as onepcbsolution.com and hdd-parts.com include a firmware or "ROM" transfer service for US$10 - $20. Otherwise your local TV repair shop should be able to handle it.
I was reading several post on different websites that said that they removed the 12v tvs and that fixed the Hard Drive. I really want the info off the hdd it wasn't working so i figured I had nothing to lose. I think Im going to get a new PCB from one of those websites at this point.
Assuming the 12V TVS diode was shorted, then you need to run a wire from the ground pins at the SATA power connector to the grounded pad (anode) of the diode. Then run a wire from the +12V pins to the pad at the striped end (cathode). There is a little "v" on the PCB that identifies the anode.
If the 5V TVS diode is shorted, then you need to remove it and wire its +5V and ground pads to the SATA connector. That's a straightforward job for anyone with a modicum of soldering experience.
I suggest you buy a multimeter and take some measurements first, though.
A forum community dedicated to tech experts and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about articles, computer security, Mac, Microsoft, Linux, hardware, networking, gaming, reviews, accessories, and more!