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I was using Secure ATA Erase to permanently remove some files from my 1 TB WDC Blue HDD. But suddenly the power went out.. when I again turned my system on. The harddisk was found locked.

I checked it using a linux live DVD executing the command hdparm, it shows that the drive is locked. I tried to unlock it.. it was not possible.

I tried to format it again.. bt the drives shows I/O error.. But the drive seems ok.. its not harmed physically.

How to I unlock my drive.. or remove the password.. I dont need my files.. So if I need to wipe all files then its ok..

But show me a way to recover the drive.

Sakib

 

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I was using Secure ATA Erase to permanently remove some files from my 1 TB WDC Blue HDD. But suddenly the power went out.. when I again turned my system on. The harddisk was found locked.

I checked it using a linux live DVD executing the command hdparm, it shows that the drive is locked. I tried to unlock it.. it was not possible.

I tried to format it again.. bt the drives shows I/O error.. But the drive seems ok.. its not harmed physically.

How to I unlock my drive.. or remove the password.. I dont need my files.. So if I need to wipe all files then its ok..

But show me a way to recover the drive.

https://ata.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/ATA_Secure_Erase

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Hey there sakibsadmanshajib :) welcome to the community! 
 
Is the drive recognized at all in BIOS, Device Manager or Disk Management when you connect it internally? 
If it is (on your system or on another one) do run WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic and see if the drive passes both the quick and the extended tests so you get an idea if it's safe to use or not. WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic also gives you the option to fill the drive with zeros and thus reset it to its factory default settings and clear any software errors on it. Here's a link to the tool: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=VkPqga
 
Post back with some results :)
 
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Hey there sakibsadmanshajib :) welcome to the community! 
 
Is the drive recognized at all in BIOS, Device Manager or Disk Management when you connect it internally? 
If it is (on your system or on another one) do run WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic and see if the drive passes both the quick and the extended tests so you get an idea if it's safe to use or not. WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic also gives you the option to fill the drive with zeros and thus reset it to its factory default settings and clear any software errors on it. Here's a link to the tool: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=VkPqga
 
Post back with some results :)
 
Captain_WD.

 

 My drive is BIOS only.. but not in the Device Manager or Disk Management in Windows. But it is recognized in Linux too..

What do I do now??

Sakib

 

Workstation:

CPU: Intel Core i9 7900X
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X72

GPU: ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 1080-A-8G

RAM: 4 * GSkill Trident Z 8GB 3200 MHz

Motherboard: ASUS X299 Rampage VI Extreme

Storage: Samsung 950 Pro 256 GB + Seagate Barracuda 2 TB 7200RPM

PSU: Antec Signature PLATINUM 1300W

Case: Plantheks Enthoo Evolv X

Mouse: ROG Gladius II

Keyboard: Razer Huntsman Elite


HomeLab

CPU: Intel Core i7 6800K @3.9GHz
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Pro 240

GPU: ASUS GT 710

RAM: 2 * Corsair LPX 8GB

Motherboard: MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon Edition

Storage: ADATA 240 GB SSD + 3 * 1TB Toshiba HDD + 2 * 2TB Toshiba HDD

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 S Series 550W

Case: Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV ATX GLASS

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 My drive is BIOS only.. but not in the Device Manager or Disk Management in Windows. But it is recognized in Linux too..

What do I do now??

Open disk managment (start -> run -> diskmgmt.msc) and initialise the disk.

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Could you post a screenshot of your Disk Management? As @Blake suggested, go there and check if the drive is initialized. Here's a guide on how to do this: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782513%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
 
Captain_WD.

If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
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https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=5F431692473D6FBC!5576&authkey=!AOL7YuiEnUiyPMw&v=3&ithint=photo%2cpng

 

The screenshot is given above.. I have used a sata to usb adapter.. the adapter is fine (I have used different hdd in the adapter, it works) but this WD Blue doesn't work.

I might need to wipe the hard drive using the Jumper pins.. cause the SATA I/O is password protected.. can you tell me the way to wipe it using jumper pins?

 

Could you post a screenshot of your Disk Management? As @Blake suggested, go there and check if the drive is initialized. Here's a guide on how to do this: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782513%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
 
Captain_WD.

 

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Sakib

 

Workstation:

CPU: Intel Core i9 7900X
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X72

GPU: ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 1080-A-8G

RAM: 4 * GSkill Trident Z 8GB 3200 MHz

Motherboard: ASUS X299 Rampage VI Extreme

Storage: Samsung 950 Pro 256 GB + Seagate Barracuda 2 TB 7200RPM

PSU: Antec Signature PLATINUM 1300W

Case: Plantheks Enthoo Evolv X

Mouse: ROG Gladius II

Keyboard: Razer Huntsman Elite


HomeLab

CPU: Intel Core i7 6800K @3.9GHz
CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Pro 240

GPU: ASUS GT 710

RAM: 2 * Corsair LPX 8GB

Motherboard: MSI X99A Godlike Gaming Carbon Edition

Storage: ADATA 240 GB SSD + 3 * 1TB Toshiba HDD + 2 * 2TB Toshiba HDD

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 S Series 550W

Case: Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV ATX GLASS

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You can try using Linux Live CD and see if you have any success with it. 
Here's some info on WD Blue that can be useful: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=TUWw99
 
Captain_WD.

If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
WDC Representative, http://www.wdc.com/ 

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