I’ve copied this off another post I made:
Do you have the part that connects the harddrive to the motherboard? Just a couple of days ago, my TR started informing me no OS found. While I haven’t yet ascertained if it’s the HDD or the connector, I’ve been looking around for both and was shocked to find that the stupid connector costs like 60 bucks. If it’s that part that’s gone, I think it’s time to junk the TR then, because there’s no way I’m paying 60 for that part.
My TR uses a Toshiba MK6006GAH (even MK4004GAH is fine since that’s what I had originally).
Part #: 1-688-245-11
Here’s a picture of it:
http://www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/38-30401-7215/Sony-Vaio-PCG-TR5GP-HDD-Caddy-Adapter.html
Click the picture and it’s the part on the right (don’t need the caddy).
I will try my best to determine which part is bust (may be by visiting some ipod repair shop). Meanwhile incase you do have that part, how much would you want me to pay for it?