Question How to change firmware on Seagate ST373455LW?

[Ksingh707]

Hello, I have a Seagate ST373455LW hard drive with a firmware model M002. I am trying to change the firmware back to the default version it comes with. If anyone knows where and how I can do this, please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 362816]

I don't it is possible to roll back the firmware.

 

[lvt]

This page contains the guide and link to firmware archives.

Anweisungen und häufig gestellte Fragen zum Firmware-Aktualisierungsprogramm | Support Seagate US

 

[Deleted member 362816]

This page contains the guide and link to firmware archives.

Anweisungen und häufig gestellte Fragen zum Firmware-Aktualisierungsprogramm | Support Seagate US

I thought it was possible with Seagate to upgrade but never roll back is this not true?

 

[lvt]

I thought it was possible with Seagate to upgrade but never roll back is this not true?

I can't say for sure.

Technically if you can erase and write into the Bios chip, you can rollback too, unless the manufacturer doesn't want to enable this operation in their tool.

 

[fzabkar]

Technically if you can erase and write into the Bios chip, you can rollback too, unless the manufacturer doesn't want to enable this operation in their tool.

The firmware consists of several modules. Some modules are updated in the flash memory on the PCB, others are updated in the hidden System Area on the platters. It is not advisable to mix OEM and retail firmware versions. Doing so can render the drive inoperable.

 

[lvt]

The firmware consists of several modules. Some modules are updated in the flash memory on the PCB, others are updated in the hidden System Area on the platters. It is not advisable to mix OEM and retail firmware versions. Doing so can render the drive inoperable.

It's correct. The update utility should take care of both.