Always handy to have one for your backups
WD's 10TB Elements External Hard Drive Is Down To $160 : Read more
WD's 10TB Elements External Hard Drive Is Down To $160 : Read more
I don't know about the WD's, but I know the equivalent Seagate drives are easily shuckable.Or, instead of using it as a USB3.x external, shuck the drive and attach it to an internal SATA port.
Unless I missed it, or things have changed in the six months since I bought one, the drive inside is actually a WD RED NAS 5400rpm drive.
There is just one hitch, though. To use it outside of its factory enclosure, you need to do one of a few tricks to prevent the drive from receiving the 3.3v power signal from the SATA power connector. You can mask the pins on the power connector on the drive itself, or, much easier, use a MOLEX connector, or a SATA-to-MOLEX adapter. Otherwise, the drive will not spin.
Also, I have no idea whether this voids any warranty on the drive.
Or, instead of using it as a USB3.x external, shuck the drive and attach it to an internal SATA port.
Unless I missed it, or things have changed in the six months since I bought one, the drive inside is actually a WD RED NAS 5400rpm drive.
There is just one hitch, though. To use it outside of its factory enclosure, you need to do one of a few tricks to prevent the drive from receiving the 3.3v power signal from the SATA power connector. You can mask the pins on the power connector on the drive itself, or, much easier, use a MOLEX connector, or a SATA-to-MOLEX adapter. Otherwise, the drive will not spin.
Also, I have no idea whether this voids any warranty on the drive.
Does the warranty cover data recovery in the event of a drive failure? If not, not really a big deal.This absolutely voided the warranty. While its a pretty standard drive the serial number is probably, in their system, tied into the enclosure. The moment you pull it out its like taking apart a TV to fix it. Sure you can do it but taking it apart voids the warranty.
Warranty never covers data, unless you pay extra for it. And your own backup is THE way to protect your data.Does the warranty cover data recovery in the event of a drive failure? If not, not really a big deal.