He launched the dedicated utility. This wasn't a simple Windows format; this was a factory-grade repair tool designed to access the PS2251’s boot code. He navigated to the "Settings" tab, his eyes scanning the parameters. Most technicians would click "Start" with the default settings. They’d get the drive working, but the data would be wiped, or worse, the drive would be unstable.

: For more severe cases where the formatter fails, professional-grade utilities like Phison MPALL allow for manual firmware flashing and advanced parameter editing.