couldn't get the ROM off, even at 600 deg and with wick or pump i couldn't get the solder off! anyway, i just tried the new board as-is and it worked PERFECTLY!
would i be safe in trying it wihtout swapping ROMs, and then swapping ROMs if it doesn't work? is there any drawback (i can't damage the drive itself can i?)
ok, i have a Maxtor DM21 500GB SATA drive. my PCB fried, visibly so because the SMOOV chip is melted at two contacts thanks to a renegade power supply. i happened to have another of the same drive tha ...