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The laptop hard drive, mostly a reduced version of a standard hard drive, has data cable
connector pins that may break off. Replacing these pins is a straightforward process that
will require moderate computer hardware skills.
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Damaged laptop hard drive
Replacement controller board
Small screwdrivers (Phillips and TORX)
Step 1
Unscrew the damaged hard drive's TORX screws that are holding the controller circuit
board in place. The controller cards contain all of the data pins, which cannot be easily
re-soldered.
Step 2
Carefully remove the controller board from the hard drive. There is a small ribbon cable
on the back or bottom of the card that will tear if not handled properly. Tugging on it
very gently will dislodge it. If the ribbon cable comes from the hard drive and plugs into
the controller card, then it must be removed, not cut.
Step 3
