Click . If prompted for a password, leave it blank and press Enter. Flash Type : Ensure the detected Flash ID matches.
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This takes anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes depending on drive size and damage.
: Re-flashes the controller's firmware to factory settings, effectively "resetting" the hardware. www.pc-3000flash.com Step-by-Step Repair Process Identify Controller : Use a tool like ChipGenius
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