How to locate data sheets and schematics
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Background information
Being able to locate the correct datasheets and schematics for a device can be the difference between a successful recovery and an unsuccessful recovery, this page will only cover legal ways to obtain this data.
there are a few gray markets and forums that provide this, but it is unethical, especially in a professional setting the three main legitimate ways of research are
- FCC ID'S
- Search the internet for keywords such as names or item codes that maybe on a datasheet or schematic using dorks
- Contact someone, either the manufacturer or people on forums, someone may have what you need saved
- Reference 1: Hardware hacking handbook chapter three
- Reference 2: usbdev-database
- Reference 3: usbdev-ic specs
- Reference 4: Badcaps fourm
- Reference 5: hddguru datasheets
- Reference 6: hddorcle
this page will go into further details around these topics, including ones such as using second hand sale images or video teardowns or reviews.
Step-by-step guide with images
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Flow chart of order of operations
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Troubleshooting/tips and tricks
Fixes to any common issues that were encountered or could be easily encountered
Related Topics
Topics such as desoldering to chip off or firmware dumping for disk PCB repairs
Further reading
External references in wiki references can just be cited through the keyword link