USED ORIGINAL OEM Genuine Western Digital 320GB 3.5" SATA II 7200 RPM Hard Drive WD3200KS - NON-FUNCTIONAL / FOR PARTS

This listing is for a used, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) genuine Western Digital (WD) 3.5-inch SATA II Hard Disk Drive, model number WD3200KS. It has an original rated capacity of 320 Gigabytes and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM.

CRITICAL INFORMATION: THIS HARD DRIVE IS NON-FUNCTIONAL AND IS BEING SOLD STRICTLY FOR PARTS, REPAIR, OR COLLECTOR/DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A WORKING STORAGE DEVICE AND CANNOT BE USED AS-IS.

Known Status & Issues:

• NON-FUNCTIONAL: This drive does NOT power on, spin up, or is NOT detected by a computer's BIOS/operating system. It may exhibit clicking noises, no noise at all, or other signs of internal failure.

• DATA INACCESSIBLE: Any data previously stored on this drive is NOT accessible through standard means. This drive cannot be used for data storage without significant and specialized repair or data recovery attempts.

• Exact Failure Unknown: The specific nature of the internal fault (e.g., faulty motor, damaged read/write heads, corrupted firmware, PCB failure) has not been diagnosed.

Features (Based on Original Specifications when new):

• Genuine OEM Western Digital Product: An authentic WD-branded hard drive, ensuring original design and component quality.

• Model Number: WD3200KS (from the Caviar SE16 series).

• Interface: SATA II (SATA 3.0 Gb/s) - Offers backward compatibility with SATA I (1.5 Gb/s) ports.

• Capacity: 320 GB (Gigabytes) - original rated storage capacity.

• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM (Rotations Per Minute) - for faster data access compared to 5400 RPM drives.

• Cache: Typically features 16 MB of cache for improved performance.

• Form Factor: Standard 3.5-inch desktop hard Original OEM Genuine: This hard drive has been previously used and subsequently removed from a computer system.

• NON-FUNCTIONAL / FOR PARTS ONLY: As detailed above, this drive is not working. Its intended use is for component salvage or as a non-working item.

• Cosmetic Condition: The drive may show typical signs of use such as minor scratches, scuffs, label wear, or dust on its casing. There are no visible signs of major physical damage (e.g., deep dents, bent SATA pins, opened casing) unless explicitly noted in accompanying photos.

• What's Included:

  • 1x Western Digital WD3200KS 3.5" SATA II Hard Drive (Non-Functional Unit Use:

    • Component Salvage: Useful for extracting specific parts (e.g., PCB board for potential repair of another identical drive, if compatible; platters for highly specialized cleanroom data recovery attempts).

    • Data Recovery Attempts: Suitable for highly specialized data recovery professionals who possess the expertise, tools, and facilities to attempt recovery from non-functional drives, understanding the inherent risks and costs.

    • Vintage Computer Hardware Collection/Display: A non-working piece of historical computer hardware for enthusiasts or Purposes: For learning about hard drive internals, practicing disassembly, or destructive COMPLETELY AS-IS, NON-FUNCTIONAL, WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

    • There are NO guarantees regarding its ability to function, spin up, be detected, or have any data recovered.

    • NO RETURNS ACCEPTED for this item based on functionality, performance, or suitability once purchased. Buyer assumes ALL RISKS associated with purchasing a non-functional electronic component.

    • This drive is NOT intended for use as a functional storage device in any computer system.

    • Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the cosmetic condition of the exact item you will receive.