On modern Western Digital hard drives it is not usually difficult to find a compatible donor for a head swap case. Use the following information at your own expense/risk.
Typically you try to match the full model number (e.g. WD20EARX-22PASB0), the TJ, VJ, T2, V2 in the DCM code, and get a close date. The second part of the model, after the dash, can be reduced to matching the 2 or 3 middle characters depending on it being 6 or 7 characters after the dash. There is also some information about slider matching that can help, but that’s beyond the scope of this article. And don’t forget you’ll need to watch the number/location of heads as needed.
Unfortunately with competition for parts and so many scalpers out there we often find ourselves using broader drive matching criteria. In our lab we usually try to find a donor in the same WD drive family (e.g. Saddle G6) but sometimes we cross families, we pretty much disregard the date. Most recommend using the same 2 characters in the DCM code, but for Firebird, FBLite, and Helios we often use a T2 DCM for a donor when the patient has a TJ DCM and vice versa. It really comes down to experience. It’s better if you have a few donors on hand in case one doesn’t work. If you have a rush job and only order one donor with limited matching criteria you might just be disappointed. If you are just starting out or don’t have a lot of donors in stock then try to match as much info as possible to increase your chance of a compatible donor. Here is a short list of some of our successful head swaps to give you an idea of what can work. Your mileage may vary.
5TB | 4TB | 3TB | 2TB | 1.5TB | 1TB | 750GB | 500GB | 320GB | 250GB | 160GB
| Patient 5TB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD50NDZW-11A8JS1 Date: 26 JUL 2020 Serial: WXL2E3 Family: Spyglass Location: Thailand |
Model: WD40NDZW-11MR8S0 Date: 11 MAR 2020 Serial: WX51EB Family: Spyglass Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD50NDZW-11MR8S1 Date: 25 NOV 2019 Serial: WX61E9 Family: Spyglass Location: Thailand |
Model: WD40NDZW-11MR8S0 Date: 11 MAR 2020 Serial: WX51EB Family: Spyglass Location: Thailand |
| Patient 4TB) | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD40NMZW-11GX6S1 Date: 07 FEB 2018 Serial: WX41DC Family: Spyglass Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD40NMZW-59GX6S1 Date: 22 FEB 2019 Serial: WXH1EC Family: Spyglass Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD40NMZM-59Y94S1 Date: 15 OCT 2018 Serial: WX81D8 Family: Spyglass Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD40NDZW-11MR8S0 Date: 22 AUG 2019 Serial: WXV1E5 Family: Spyglass Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD40EMRX-82UZ0N0 Date: 21 JUN 2017 DCM: HHNNNT2CH8 Serial: WCC7K6 Family: Apollo Location: Thailand |
Model: WD40EZRZ-22GXC80 Date: 20 JAN 2017 DCM: HHNNNTJMAB Serial: WCC7K4 Family: Apollo Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD40EFRX-68WT0N0 Date: 28 SEP 2014 DCM: HANNT2MAB Serial: WCC4EN Family: Giant Location: Thailand |
Model: WD40EZRZ-00WN9B0 Date: 16 SEP 2015 DCM: HHNNHT2CHB Serial: WCC4E6 Family: Giant Location: Thailand |
| Patient 3TB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD30EZRX-00Z5HB0 Date: 16 AUG 2016 Serial: WCC4N6 Family: Diablo 3S Location: Thailand |
Model: WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 Date: 22 AUG 2016 Serial: WCC4N4 Family: Diablo 3S Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 Date: 25 APR 2013 Serial: WMC1T3 Family: Diablo 3D Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 Date: 11 JAN 2014 Serial: WMC4N1 Family: Diablo 3S Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 Date: 25 APR 2013 Serial: WMC1T3 Family: Diablo 3D Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 Date: 08 APR 2013 Serial: WCC1T0 Family: Diablo 3D Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD30EZRS-11J99B1 Date: 24 SEP 2011 DCM: HARCHT2ABB Serial: WCAWZ1 Family: Dragon Location: Thailand |
Model: WD30EZRS-00J99B0 Date: 14 MAR 2011 DCM: HARCHV2AAB Serial: WCAWZ0 Family: Dragon Location: Thailand |
| Patient 2TB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD20SMZW-11JW8S1 Date: 09 JAN 2019 DCM: Serial: WX61AB Family: Charger Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20SMZW-11YFCS0 Date: 26 JUL 2018 DCM: EHNT2BB Serial: WX91A1 Family: Charger Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD20SMZW-59YFCS0 Date: 30 MAR 2018 DCM: HHNT2HN Serial: WX81A3 Family: Charger Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD20SMZW-11YFCS0 Date: 31 OCT 2018 DCM: Serial: WXV1E1 Family: Charger Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD20NMVW-11EDZS6 Date: 31 JAN 2016 DCM: HHKTJHBB Serial: WXL1AC Family: Shrek LT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20NMVW-11EDZS6 Date: 23 NOV 2017 DCM: EHMT2HBB Serial: WXG1E8 Family: Shrek LT Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD20SDZW-11JJ8S0 Date: 23 APR 2019 Serial: WXM1E1 Family: Charger Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20SDZW-11Z3CS0 Date: 31 Dec 2019 Serial: WXV1E3 Family: Charger Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD20SDZW-11Z3CS0 Date: 01 MAR 2019 Serial: WX21A5 Family: Charger Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD20SDZW-11JJ8S1 Date: 06 APR 2019 Serial: WXD1AB Family: Charger Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD20EACS-11BHUB0 Date: 16 DEC 2010 DCM: HBNNHTJMHB Serial: WCAZA2 Family: Saddle G6 Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20EARS-00MVWB0 Date: 09 OCT 2010 DCM: HANNHTJMH Serial: WMAZA1 Family: Saddle G6 Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD20EARX-22PASB0 Date: 21 NOV 2011 DCM: HARNHTJCA Serial: WMAZA6 Family: Saddle G6 Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD20EARS-00MVWB0 Date: 29 SEP 2011 DCM: HHNNNTJCBB Serial: WCAZAC Family: Saddle G6 Location: Thailand |
| Patient 1.5TB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD15NMVW-11W68S0 Date: 02 APR 2013 DCM: EHMTJBBB Serial: WX61EB Family: Shrek Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20NMVW-11AV3S2 Date: 15 MAY 2014 DCM: HBMTJHKB Serial: WX41A3 Family: Shrek LT Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD15NMVW-11W68S0 Date: 01 DEC 2012 DCM: EBCTJHKB Serial: WXD1E7 Family: Shrek Location: Thailand |
Model: WD20NMVW-59EDZS3 Date: 14 DEC 2015 DCM: HHKTJHKB Serial: WX41AB Family: Shrek LT Location: Thailand |
| Patient 1TB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD10SMZW-UMGS0 Date: 20 SEP 2018 DCM: Serial: WX11A7 Family: Palmer Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10SMZW-11YoTS0 Date: 31 MAY 2017 DCM: HBNT2BN Serial: WX61A4 Family: Palmer Location: Malaysia |
| Model: HTS541010B7E610 Date: 23 JAN 2018 DCM: EE0JWC40K Serial: WX31AC Family: Palmer Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10SDRW-11A0XS0 Date: 11 APR 2020 DCM: Serial: WX81A6 Family: Palmer Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10SPCX-08S8TT0 Date: 02 OCT 2016 Serial: WX41A9 Family: Big Bear Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10SPCX-75KHST0 Date: 28 NOV 2015 Serial: WX61AA Family: Big Bear Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD10TMVW-11ZSMS5 Date: 03 SEP 2012 DCM: HHMT2HBB Serial: WX61A8 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10TPVT-00U4RT1 Date: 02 AUG 2011 DCM: HBBT2BBB Serial: WXA1A7 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10TMVW-11TK7S1 Date: 28 JUN 2011 DCM: HHBTJHNN Serial: WXK1A5 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10TPVT-00U4RT1 Date: 02 AUG 2011 DCM: HBBT2BBB Serial: WXA1A7 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
| Model: HTS541010B7E610 Date: 24 NOV 2017 DCM: HANT2HN Serial: WX11A9 Family: Palmer Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10SPZX-22Z10T0 Date: 29 OCT 2017 DCM: HBNT2HN Serial: WX21AA Family: Palmer Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD1003FZEX-00K3CA0 Date: 19 JAN 2020 DCM: Serial: WCC6Y0 Family: TresXLB2 Location: Thailand |
Model: WD1003FZEX-00MK2A0 Date: 05 JUN 2014 DCM: HBNNHT2CHB Serial: WCC3FD Family: TresselB Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10TMVV-11A27S2 Date: 27 NOV 2009 DCM: HHBVJBNB Serial: WXC0AA Family: Shasta Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10TMVV-11BG7S0 Date: 30 MAY 2010 DCM: EHBVJBNB Serial: WXV1E3 Family: Shasta 3D Location: Tailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS0 Date: 18 FEB 2013 DCM: SB0TJBK Serial: WX11EA Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS1 Date: 05 JUL 2014 DCM: HHKTJBB Serial: WX41A6 Family: FBLite Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS1 Date: 20 JAN 2013 DCM: EBMTJBK Serial: WX31E9 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS4 Date: 23 July 2016 DCM: HHMT2HBB Serial: WX31A7 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11ZSMS5 Date: 11 MAY 2012 DCM: EHOT2HBB Serial: WXK1E3 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10JMVW-11ZSMS1 Date: 24 OCT 2010 DCM: EBMTJBBB Serial: WXP1E8 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS1 Date: 17 AUG 2013 DCM: EHMTJHB Serial: WXV1E5 Family: FBLite Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS2 Date: 20 OCT 2013 DCM: HHMT2HBB Serial: WX81A9 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JPVT-60A1YT0 Date: 29 AUG 2012 DCM: HCCTJBK Serial: WXC1C1 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JPVX-75JC3T0 Date: 24 March 2013 DCM: HHMTJHKB Serial: WXC1A1 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS0 Date: 31 OCT 2012 DCM: EBCTJBN Serial: WXB1E6 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JPVT-00MS8T0 Date: 25 JUL 2013 DCM: HBMTJBN Serial: WXG1A6 Family: FBLite Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS0 Date: 07 FEB 2013 DCM: HHMTJHN Serial: WX51A1 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS2 Date: 20 DEC 2014 DCM: EBKT2BKB Serial: WXA1E9 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS0 Date: 07 FEB 2013 DCM: HHMTJHN Serial: WX51A1 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS4 Date: 13 JUL 2016 DCM: HBMT2BKB Serial: WX21A6 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10TMVW-11ZSMS1 Date: 24 OCT 2010 DCM: EBMTJBBB Serial: WXP1E8 Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10TMVV-11BG7S0 Date: 24 JAN 2011 DCM: EBBVJBBN Serial: WXD1EA Family: Shasta 3D Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11S5XS0 Date: 19 AUG 2013 DCM: HHMTJHB Serial: WXE1A6 Family: Firebird Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS2 Date: 10 DEC 2013 DCM: HHKTJHKB Serial: WX21AB Family: FBlite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10TMVV-11TK7S1 Date: 20 NOV 2010 DCM: HBMTJBBN Serial: WX61AB Family: Helios Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10TMVV-11BG7S0 Date: 24 JAN 2011 DCM: EBBVJBBN Serial: WXD1EA Family: Shasta 3D Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS1 Date: 06 JUN 2013 DCM: HBKTJBKB Serial: WX61A5 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10JPVX-75JC3T0 Date: 24 MAR 2013 DCM: HHMTJHKB Serial: WXC1A1 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD10EADS-22M2B0 Date: 27 JAN 2010 DCM: HHRNHT2CB Serial: WMAV51 Family: DragonFly 2 Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD10EADS-00M2B0 Date: 03 JUN 2009 DCM: HBRCNV2MA Serial: WMAV50 Family: DragonFly 2 Location: Malaysia |
| Patient 750GB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD7501AALS-00E8B0 Date: 07 MAY 2012 DCM: HANNHT2CA Serial: WMATW0 Family: Mars Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD7501AALS-00J7B0 Date: 23 DEC 2009 DCM: HARNHT2CA Serial: WMATV4 Family: Mars Location: Malaysia |
| Patient 500GB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD5000BMVW-11AJGS0 Date: 30 AUG 2013 DCM: EHMTJHKB Serial: WXA1E6 Family: FBLite Location: Thailand |
Model: WD10JMVW-11AJGS4 Date: 09 AUG 2016 DCM: EHOT2HN Serial: WXR1EB Family: FBLite Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000LPCX-60VHAT0 Date: 22 SEP 2016 DCM: HANT2AK Serial: WXA1A9 Family: HubLT2 Location: Malaysia |
Model: WD5000LUCT-61RC2Y0 Date: 19 DEc 2015 DCM: HAKT2AB Serial: WXH1AB Family: HubLT2 Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11VEDS6 Date: 13 JUL 2013 DCM: HA0TJABB Serial: WX31A6 Family: Hubble LT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LPVX-00V0TT0 Date: 05 MAR 2014 DCM: HHKT2HN Serial: WX31A2 Family: Hubble LT Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11VEDS3 Date: 11 SEP 2015 DCM: HAKTJVB Serial: WX21AB Family: Hubble LT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LPCX-24C6HT0 Date: 17 NOV 2014 DCM: HBKT2BB Serial: WX61AA Family: Hubble LT Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11VEDS0 Date: 06 JUL 2013 DCM: HV0TJVBB Serial: WX31A5 Family: HubbleLT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LPVT-24G33TI Date: 07 JUN 2013 DCM: HAKTJAB Serial: WXA1A4 Family: Hubble LT Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000BMVV-11AMCS2 Date: 13 FEB 2013 DCM: SAOT2BB Serial: WX11EA Family: Zephyr Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 Date: 15 MAR 2011 DCM: HHOTJHB Serial: WXF1A2 Family: Mariner Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11VEDS0 Date: 23 April 2013 DCM: HHMTJBKB Serial: WX51A3 Family: Hubble LT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LPVT-60G33T0 Date: 01 DEC 2012 DCM: HBCTJHNB Serial: WX51AA Family: Hubble Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11CKRS0 Date: 02 JAN2013 DCM: HA0TJABB Serial: WX41AC Family: Hubble Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LMVW-11VEDS6 Date: 08 OCT 2013 DCM: HAMTJANB Serial: WX51A9 Family: Hubble LT Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD5000LMVW-11CKRS0 Date: 19 DEC 2012 DCM: HA0TJHBB Serial: WX41AB Family: Hubble Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000LPVT-60G33T0 Date: 01 DEC 2012 DCM: HBCTJHNB Serial: WX51AA Family: Hubble Location: Thailand |
| Patient 320GB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD3200AVJS-63WDA0 Date: 22 MAY 2008 DCM: DGRNNTJMGN Serial: WCARW5 Family: Tornado 2D Location: Thailand |
Model: WD3200AAJS-40VWA0 Date: 16 JAN 2008 DCM: HANCNTJCA Serial: WMARW0 Family: Tornado 2D Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 Date: 07 MAY 2008 DCM: HBCVJHNB Serial: WXE508 Family: Denali Location: Thailand |
Model: WD3200BEVT-00ZCT0 Date: 14 DEC 2010 DCM: DHNTJHNB Serial: WXF1EB Family: Denali Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD3200BMVV-11GNWS0 Date: 18 JUN 2010 DCM: HANTJBBN Serial: WXK1A5 Family: Marn5 4K Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 Date: 15 MAR 2011 DCM: HHOTJHB Serial: WXF1A2 Family: Mariner Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD3200BMVU-11A04S0 Date: 07 Jun 2009 DCM: HANT2ABB Serial: WXE0A5 Family: Venus Location: Thailand |
Model: WD2500BEVS-60USTO Date: 20 SEP 2008 DCM: FHCT2HBB Serial: WXC808 Family: McKinley Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD3200AAKS-75L9A0 Date: 12 OCT 2009 DCM: HARNHT2AHN Serial: WCAV27 Family: Pinclite Location: Thailand |
Model: WD1600AAJB-00PVA0 Date: 13 DEC 2007 DCM: DHNYHT2CB Serial: WMAP9C Family: Tornado PATA Location: Malaysia |
| Patient 200GB-250GB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD200JS-22MHB0 Date: 30 NOV2006 DCM: HBBANT2CHB Serial: WCANK9 Family: Hawk Location: Thailand |
Model: WD250JB-00REA0 Date: 06 JUN 2006 DCM: DSBANT2CA Serial: WMANK3 Family: Starling Location: Malaysia |
| Model: WD250AAJS-40VWA1 Date: 04 OCT 2008 DCM: HGNNNT2MHN Serial: WCARY1 Family: Tornado 2D Location: Thailand |
Model: WD250AAJB-00WGA0 Date: 15 OCT 2009 P DCM: EBNNNT2MH Serial: WCARY0 Family: Tornado 2PMR Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD2500AAKX-193CA0 Date: 17 AUG 2011 DCM: HARNHTJMHN Serial: WCAYUC Family: Tahoe LT Location: Thailand |
Model: WD5000AAKX-753CA0 Date: 10 April 2011 DCM: EHRNHTJMGN Serial: WCAYUN Family: Tahoe LT Location: Thailand |
| Model: WD2500BEVT-75ZCT2 Date: 05 JUL 2009 DCM: HHNTJABB Serial: WXE0A6 Family: Denali Location: Thailand |
Model: WD2500BEVS-60USTO Date: 12 JUN 2008 DCM: HHCT2BNB Serial: WXE508 Family: McKinley Location: Thailand |
| Patient 160GB | Donor |
|---|---|
| Model: WD1600BEVS-00RST0 Date: 14 NOV 2007 DCM: FAYTJABB Serial: WXCY07 Family: Aries Location: Thailand |
Model: WD1600BEVS-22RST0 Date: 20 JAN 2007 DCM: HACTJANB Serial: WXE107 Family: Aries Location: Thailand |
- Drive Configuration Matrix (DCM) breakdown for HARNHTJCA
- (H) Spindle Motor
- (A) Base
- (R) Latch
- (N) Bottom Magnet
- (H) Media Type
- (T) Head Stack Assembly (HSA)
- (J) Actuator-Preamp
- (C) Top Magnet
- (A) Separator
- unknown
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Hi David, This is Indrajit Ganguly from India. I was checking your website for my knowledge and it is very useful indeed. I have a query on page “western-digital-head-swap-donor-drives” and found my WD PASSPORT WD40NMZW-11GX6S1 in the list with Donor WD40NMZW-59GX6S1 however my drive has S/N – WX91DC89D9SU which is different. So can I swap the head from donor drive WD40NMZW-59GX6S1 onto my HDD? Will it support ? If possible can you give me a list of models which will support my WD Passport for head swap ?
If you don’t have a WD40NMZW-11GX6S1 donor then I would try the WD40NMZW-59GX6S1, it should work. For this model I typically ignore the date and the serial number.