Mass Storage Error Code

My iMac G5 will not boot OS X. The hardware tester gave me an error code when I ran an extended test. Under Mass Storage the error code "2STF/8/3:S - ATA Bus 0 - Master" appeared. What does this error code mean?

Welcome to Discussions - unfortunately, that code means you need a new hard drive. If you can get hold of another computer, boot into Target Disk Mode and use Data Rescue to get the data off the drive, that would be good (unless you have a bootable clone/backup).
Sorry to be the bearer of such bad news, but please post back with what you were able to do.
Miriam

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    I now ran the Apple Hardware Test think I lost the Hard Drive...this is the feed back:
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    Modem - Device Found
    Video RAM - Has not been run yet
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    Could anyone help me diagnose the issue? I think I can replace the HArd Drive myself, if I knew this was the problem and what I need to buy to replace.
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    I have a different take to a brody having replaced my hard disk and opened my iMac G4 up several times. Many people find that Apple Authorized Service Providers tend to give extortionate quotes for such repairs. Feel free to get a quote yourself. I'll provide the same advice I've given to many many other Apple Discussions users who have successfully replaced their hard disk themselves. 
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    Here is a list of suitable hard drives.
    It's pretty fiddly to work inside an iMac G4 so you must be very cautious. Always take anti-static precautions. Here are three options for guiding you through the procedure:
    MacWorld
    xlr8yourmac
    Service Manuals
    I've also taken a fair few photos which you can find here.
    I'd advise reading the reports on the xlr8yourmac's drive database so get other people's experiences first.
    You must replace the Thermal Paste when you close the iMac up or it will overheat.
    It's probably worth replacing the PRAM Battery whilst you're in there as these have a finite life (once they fail to re-charge you may start to run in to snags - it's only a $5 part).
    The hard disk should be set to Master (link).
    Some iMac G4 700MHz users have reported that they are unable to address hard drives larger that 128GB, there is an application called SpeedTools that can be used to overcome this addressing limitation.
    You might also give consideration to installing a 512MB PC133 DIMM or an 18x DVD±RW Dual Layer burner whilst you do this update; both of which will have to be removed during the process.
    You must be very careful around the video connector in the iMac; it really is very fragile. In fact there is no need to touch it at all in my experience.
    It is possible that the ATA controller on the iMac's logic board has failed rather than the hard disk. Given the cost of the logic-board it would not be cost-effective for an iMac G4 700MHz.
    Let us know how you get on.
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    If you ever see an error with the Apple Hardware Test, you will have to take your Mac in for service to repair it. That appears to indicate a physical/hardware problem with your hard drive. It will probably need to be replaced. It could be an issue with your logic board and the ATA bus itself, but that's a little less likely.
    If you send the PowerBook in for hard drive service, it may come back with a new hard drive and the same version of Mac OS X installed that came with your PowerBook when you bought it. AppleCare support will send you a new set of install disks, but they may charge you around $60 to replace them. If your PowerBook came with Mac OS X 10.4, you may not be able to use a retail copy of Tiger to re-install.
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  • Imac G5 (pre isight). Mass Storage Error

    I have an imac G5 (pre-isight). Using Tiger. Recently it has been playing up. Two main problems: starting up and waking after sleep mode.
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    There doesnt seem to be a consistent problem here. Sometimes it hangs on the grey apple screen, sometimes grey probitory sign screen. Sometimes it hangs on a black screen with white writing. On about the 10th to 20th time of rebooting, it seems to startup and work fine.
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    Finally i did a hardware test and received a "mass storage error" (only appeared for the extended test)...
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    The recall ended many moons ago, and it's a capacitor problem, they all need replacing, those in the power supply as well, probably.
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  • Device Manager displayed " Mass Storage Controller (Code 28)"

    Greetings to all Members
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    Can someone please help me to resolve this problem? Any suggestion or advise would be sincerelt appreciated.
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    Can someone please assist and provide me with some guidelines to resolve this problem.

    Hi Bas
    I manage to remove the yellow exclamation mark from the hardware, device manager by setting the Integrated Peripherals on Board Sil3132 mode from Sata to Raid.
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  • Help! mass storage error! please help

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  • Powerbook G4 Mass Storage error

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