Windows 10: Odd Hard Drive Problem

Discus and support Odd Hard Drive Problem in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I'm trying to fix a 9 year old Sony SVR-HDT500 video recorder which contains a 500 GB hard drive optmised for video recording. The fault symptoms are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Steve C, Jul 27, 2020.

  1. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Odd Hard Drive Problem


    I'm trying to fix a 9 year old Sony SVR-HDT500 video recorder which contains a 500 GB hard drive optmised for video recording.

    The fault symptoms are slow loading of menus and jittery playback. I removed the hard drive and checked it connected to a PC. There are no obvious errors but the transfer rate is very slow which would explain the fault symptoms. I'm assuming the disk is beyond repair unless someone has a bright idea.

    I would normally install a new drive but Sony have cunningly linked the serial number of the hard drive to the serial number of the mainboard requiring bespoke Sony software I don't have to register the drive before it can be used!

    :)
     
    Steve C, Jul 27, 2020
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Jul 27, 2020
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Jul 27, 2020
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  4. MATHRAGH
    Mathragh Win User

    Odd Hard Drive Problem

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Jul 27, 2020
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