[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // HARD DISK DRIVES ]
Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003
1 TB 7200-rpm Desktop HDD model, 2012-era generation. This record describes this exact catalog identity; related capacities, interface variants, suffixes, and revisions may have different properties.
IDENTIFICATION: Compare the complete model and suffix on the label with the manufacturer document and actual drive inquiry. Family-level values do not describe every revision or the condition of a particular unit.
Part specifications
| Catalog subcategory | SATA desktop drives |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003 |
| Product family | 1 TB 7200-rpm Desktop HDD model, 2012-era generation |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch desktop; exact external dimensions are not inferred from this class. |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s. |
| Capacity / performance / sectors | 1 TB; 7200 RPM; 64 MB cache, according to model documentation. Use the model manual for exact logical-sector and firmware revision details. |
| Compatibility | SATA host and adequate power; check BIOS/OS and partitioning support. Do not confuse with other ST1000* model numbers or firmware variants. |
Handling, service & preservation
- Keep model and firmware labels with test history. Monitor SMART as a warning aid, not a guarantee; stop repeated retries if read errors appear and protect a verified copy.
- Before service, photograph the label, connectors, board markings, firmware/model identity, and installed carrier; note condition and any prior repair.
- Never open a hard disk outside a qualified clean environment. Mechanical shocks, contamination, and uncontrolled power cycling can worsen failure.
- For preservation, make independent verified copies and record checksums and read errors; SMART or self-test results are useful evidence but do not guarantee future reliability.
Model-specific source
- Seagate Desktop HDD Product Manual (manufacturer PDF; includes ST1000DM003)Manufacturer manual identifies ST1000DM003; specs are specific to the documented model and manual revision.
Values above are limited to the cited exact-model or clearly identified model-family document. Record the document revision with any collection measurements.