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Replace the controller board with one from a similar make and model, and plug in the
ribbon cable. Some manufacturers will use the same controller cards for several models
over a product's lifespan. Since the pins are very small and very close together, it is not
possible to repair them once they break off. They must be replaced with the controller
board.
Step 4
Replace the TORX screws that hold the board to the hard drive. Be careful to not over-
tighten them. The drive should now be installed into the laptop, and tested.
Laptop Hard Drive Circuit Board Repair
