Samsung USB to SATA PCB Compatability
- Thread starter Jared
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OK, so generally speaking that should be a compatible pairing, but there are odd things related to minor revisions that can sometimes make it not work. A few things I'd check:
Perhaps if you post images or at least the specific REV of the PCBs one of us can take a look and see why it might not be compatible and recommend one that would be.
- Is the ROM soldered on right side up?
- Are you sure you moved the correct chip? (usually, there's only one 8 pin on these)
- Do the Main IC and MCU (motor controller) chips both match between the two boards?
- Are the RAM chips the same capacity?
Perhaps if you post images or at least the specific REV of the PCBs one of us can take a look and see why it might not be compatible and recommend one that would be.
Well, I can't read the motor controller on one of those pictures. The main IC is a match.
I do however notice that the SATA board has 128Mb of RAM whereas the USB one only had 64Mb. I'm not sure if having too much memory would normally be a problem though. Usually too little is the issue. I'd probably try a different revision other than the that one. You notice that "03" after the 100720903? Try getting a different one and see if it helps.
I do however notice that the SATA board has 128Mb of RAM whereas the USB one only had 64Mb. I'm not sure if having too much memory would normally be a problem though. Usually too little is the issue. I'd probably try a different revision other than the that one. You notice that "03" after the 100720903? Try getting a different one and see if it helps.
Jared":2czg29su said:
The motor controller that you can't read from the pictures is 3cathktrg4 / tls2605. The bottom numbers match each chip. I'll see if I can't find a different revision though - thank you Jared.
Sam":2czg29su said:
Sorry, do you mean all the solder points in contact with the ROM chip? Just wanted to make sure as I can take another look. I didn't add any additional solder when I transferred the chip.
jol":2czg29su said:
I haven't felt the ROM chip specifically. when I attached it to the drive, the area closer to the SATA connection was getting warmer though. I'll try feeling the area by the ROM chip.
Sam":1b7jemex said:
polykyle":1b7jemex said:
Yes--contacts on the ROM with the contact pads on the PCB. I usually don't need extra solder; I just use a little flux on donor and patient ROM before removing. Then check solder joints under microscope. If I see an "iffy" joint then I'll flow a little extra solder on it just so I know I won't have to waste time pulling the PCB off again and redoing my solder job.