You may phurcase a HDD bay or HDD adapter so you can format it from the pc.
You will need to buy an external HDD to USB adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/Benfei-Adapt...=B07JGT17B8&psc=1&refRID=8FMY068EJME5DKEZD241
If hdd fits in your laptop, you can put it in and format with the usb.
i have a laptop but that's it.