Question about using a dead WD hard drive Case

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kuma · #1 Post by **kuma** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:37 pm

So my WD passport external HD completely died on me and isn't recognized, and spins for a sec and then stops. I'm wondering if I can buy an new HD and then place the new HD in the old external casing?

Thanks.

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:09 pm

Yes you can. I've had mine in and out of the case several times.

kuma · #3 Post by **kuma** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:18 pm

Do I need to use the same size HD?
Thanks.

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:25 pm

Nope, any capacity drive will work as long as it is 2.5" and SATA interface

virge · #5 Post by **virge** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:59 pm

Or PATA too Harry! My WD passport is a PATA enclosure.

@kuma-- open it up (unless its under warranty) and see what you got in there. I've used my WD Passport enclosure with many other drives without any problems.

#6 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:19 am

Good point Virge, I was wondering if maybe the older models had PATA, now I know.

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