BAD KEY syndrome

[GRASSASS]

well guys iv run into a block while dumping the dg-16D2S i have your vid cofree but am using team xecuter's "drive key dump using ck3 + probe" tut...
it was going well but every key is bad ?
my setup is just like the pics in the tut drive tray %50-%60 shut correct com port correct sata port, the ck3tool found everything ok....
but i deffinatly need a pointer or 2

[sadalius]

You know, CoFree has been suggesting to me to use the power cable that originally came with the CK3 and not use the probe, then solder the R707 point and use iprep to get everything. But I'm working with this one particular drive thats doing the same exact thing and no matter what I try, it give me all 0's for the key. If you figure out a solution before I do, be sure and post it up man!!

[GRASSASS]

i certainly will pal but i aint a solder'er in any way gonna reboot and try again...fingers crossed

[CoFree]

yea
we are working on finding a reason for this.
and how to fix it.

[GRASSASS]

cheers for the hope cos it aint working for me at all

[sadalius]

Not looking good for me either, I'm afraid....

[CoFree]

well
For you guys that are not 100% about your solder skill.
I would offer this idea.
Get a very small wire.
solder one end to the TXD pad/point in the picture
it is a much bigger point to solder to.
Then use the other end of the wire like a probe just make sure it makes good contact with the board.
(you may have to try 2 or 3 times)
What that will do is keep you from having to solder on a very small point.
have a look


I want to give a thanks to mrc for the picture and idea.

[sadalius]

I've already tried that man. I've tried just about everything conceivable with this one.

[CoFree]

haha
well i was not necessarily talking to you.
Im sure you have covered all the options.

[sadalius]

The only thing I haven't tried is iprep and thats only because I don't have a good serial cable. But I think I know how I might be able to try though.

[CoFree]

well
i have tried it with iprep
from just about every angle.
probe on one end then the other.
you name it and i bet i have tried it.

I have not tried it
with the probe in the spot before i eject the dvd drive tray for the first time.
I put the probe in the hole after i power the dvd drive back on.
and it flat ass want read the key.

hell i even say something about not having good luck with the probe in the lite-on video guide i just did.

[GRASSASS]

i just usedjungleflasher and got a good key/inquiry/identity/dummy but upon the erase my mother fxxxing electric has gone -O.M.G- iv nearly kicked the lecky meter off the wall... but upon rebooting my drive is not working and pretty much dead oh no wot to do ?/?
when i turn jungle flasher back towards my lite-on all the information is "A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1" ?

[CoFree]

this should get you working man
or
it should
dont lose those files.
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[GRASSASS]

cheers m8 i'l give this a go, bit scared tho phew butt clenchin time i'l let you know the outcome guys
thanks

[sadalius]

Put you a piece of coal in between your butt cheeks if your going to clinch them that hard!! Maybe you'll come out with a diamond!! hahahaha!! I hope this works for you man.