The PS3111SB firmware upgrade tool is a powerful but dangerous utility. Proper installation is simply file extraction, but successful firmware updates require precise matching of firmware version, flash ID, and operating environment. For non-expert users, using manufacturer-supplied Windows updaters (if available) is safer. For repair or unbricking, the tool must be used in ROM mode from a bootable DOS/PE environment.
If the drive is still accessible, back up your files immediately. Flashing this firmware is a factory-reset procedure. ps3111sb firmware upgrade tool install
Then, at Sector 8 of 16, it froze.