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You can use "Replace 34Dx tests with Dx" option in script from log creation

Yes, I've actually tried it both ways 00D1 but it still ends with the defect list full. It's also slower.
Any other suggestions?
I'm pretty sure drives are not bad. I know this is a very important test when it comes to fixing the disc surface defects. So, I would like to find a solution. I don't think it has anything to do with the SATA connection used. Since it's an internal command correct?

if 34Dx and Dx both ends with full log then just head are dead
of cource, if we talking about selfscan on original FW, not on donor or modified in some way FW

So, what I just did was try the test 34D1 & 00D1 on a new Makalu family drive with the original FW. It still failed with a full defect list. I know this drive has perfect heads. Now, I'm 100% sure it's not dead heads. I made the script from the selfscan log. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I do have the IDE channel disabled in Device Manager for that particular drive. I don't think that should be a problem.

Looks like SelfScan do not agree with you
"Create script from log" and then "prepare SA and start SelfScan"
Not so many places to do something wrong...

This is correct

Yes, the script is easy to create and I know that's not the issue!

However, the funny thing is selfscan DOES work for me with only OLDER drives.
Currently testing a WD800BEVT and it seems to be going fine. I also tried a WD7500BPVT and it definitely gets past 00D1 00DB etc.

It seems ALL the NEWER drives which have the test (34D1) are the ones I can't get to work with selfscan correctly. The motherboard I'm using for testing is 11 years old (SATA II). Do you think that could be a problem?

WD5000L, family: Hubble LT, FW: 06.1TJ, SN: WD-WX81A14E4184, LBA 976773168 - 500Gb

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20.06.2019 7:18:28: P-list read successfully
20.06.2019 7:18:28: PList created.
20.06.2019 7:18:28: Defect log on head 0: 545 defects (540 tracks, 5 sectors ) of 53331 possible
20.06.2019 7:18:28: Defect log on head 1: 445 defects (436 tracks, 9 sectors ) of 53331 possible

But, I run selfscan after ARCO on such drives
I will try to run SelfScan twice on the same drive to test, when have time
SelfScan performed internally, controller, drivers etc, do not affect, after start

Thank You. This information does help! I wasn't able run ARCO as it failed very early. (Not a head issue). I'm currently working with an 500GB Hubble LT2 which is a similar drive. I just restored the original ROM and modules. Can you please provide an image or list of the exact ARCO tests you did? I think it's the WRRO test needs to be done first before selfscan.

For hublble LT2 will be problem to find module 04
Menu
ARCO
ARCO process
Tests and parameters will be selected depend on modules in the work folder
Use "FW from packages" option for new drive
Packages can be found here
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=768#p7638

OK! However, I don't have access to that part of the forum. It says I'm not authorized. Maybe you can grant me access?