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[wilgo45]

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Sata has 3 grounds and 4 data lines.  The 4 traces for the data lines look to be there.

The three grounds - you might have to link them together and use another source for ground on the pcb.

What type of dvd drive is this?

And have you considering trying a Nand dump from the motherboard to retrieve the dvd drive key.  Latest versions of J-runner might provide you with the Cpu and dvd key just with a read / dump

And if you need some cheap Sata cables - try Digikey dot com

[wilgo45]

OK ... that's a Samsung dvd drive.

It looks like you have 4 useable pad sites that are intact.  The middle to the right.  2 Grounds and 2 data lines.  I would solder to those.  The ground sits in the middle and on the far left and right ends.  The data lines are the two pairs wedged between the grounds on each side.

The two data lines on the left; you will have to expose trace and connect there.

I hope you have good soldering tools.  A 25 watt iron might barely do it.  I'd recommend a 40 watt or more.

My soldering setup is a station with a selective temperature dial.

Make sure you keep that tip tinned and cleaned at each step.

Good luck  .... let me know if you have more questions

I don't know your level of skill, but if you don't think you can pull it off.  I'd be interested this task

[rix117]

i see i'll try this as soon as i get the tools it is a samsung thanks you all for the advice/help .

[wilgo45]

Don't mean to bug ...
  .... just wondering if you made any progress.

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