Has anyone used this as replacement supply for the old 750GB Blue Ringed WD My Book drive (WD7500P032)? Thanks
450356
yes I had to buy one because the one that came with broke and this one did the job.
450357
I have it and it works really well. It doesn't get hot like the old one did and it has a little more flexibility in the tail so that it doesn't seem like it will snap off. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
2116901
I cant say for that specific model but this works just fine for the WDBAAF0020HBK, which is not an Elements model but the drives inside the case are the same.
935617
I dont know that computer, but I had no issues installing in my laptop replacing an 80Gb drive. So long as the connector/drive type is the same - you should be good. Note: get an external SDD drive kit that's made to clone the drive - if you don't want to reinstall everything. It made install fast and simple.
689671
I don't see why it shouldn't work, but I have to warn you, the longevity and durability of this drive is horrible. Mine became a paperweight--the lights would turn on, and I could hear the platter spinning, but nothing would happen after that--after about 8 months with very light (manual backups only) use. The problem is their drive interface. I had to break open the case and was then able to salvage the actual hard drive--I think it was a Seagate--and put it in another enclosure, but since Buffalo uses a proprietary format, the drive was unreadable in a standard SATA enclosure, so I had to reformat it--all data lost. While it worked it was wicked fast, but it didn't last long, and I lost all my backup data. I don't recommend you buy it even though CNET loves it (that's where I learned about it).
2066335
It didn't work for me but has worked for others. I think I was sent a faulty drive or power supply. Read my review of the drive on here.
629559
I just had a Western Digital 2TB My Book fail miserably (miserably!!! Dead!) after two months. I've never had any other drive fail (and I've used much smaller capacity WD external drives w/out issue in the past). But i'm now a Seagate (1TB Freeagent) user because I won't trust the larger WD's any longer. Once bitten! ;) Since the failure, many of my colleagues have admitted the same type of failure from their WD's and are using Seagates with good results. If you search online, you'll see very mixed reviews with similar negative views of the Seagates, but I can only speak from my own very frustrating experience with my WD. I just had a Western Digital 2TB My Book fail miserably (miserably!!! Dead!) after two months. I've never had any other drive fail (and I've used much smaller capacity WD external drives w/out issue in the past). But i'm now a Seagate (1TB Freeagent) user because I won't trust the larger WD's any longer. Once bitten! ;) Since the failure, many of my colleagues have admitted the same type of failure from their WD's and are using Seagates with good results. If you search online, you'll see very mixed reviews with similar negative views of the Seagates, but I can only speak from my own very... » Read More I just had a Western Digital 2TB My Book fail miserably (miserably!!! Dead!) after two months. I've never had any other drive fail (and I've used much smaller capacity WD external drives w/out issue in the past). But i'm now a Seagate (1TB Freeagent) user because I won't trust the larger WD's any longer. Once bitten! ;) Since the failure, many of my colleagues have admitted the same type of failure from their WD's and are using Seagates with good results. If you search online, you'll see very mixed reviews with similar negative views of the Seagates, but I can only speak from my own very frustrating experience with my WD. « Show Less
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Coincidentally, my WD Caviar Green 2TB HDD with the same PCB failed about 3 weeks ago and am also looking for a replacement with the same PCB# as I need to swap to grab the data.
420317
I have an earlier generation version of this and it works with 500 and 750gb drives but not a 2TB drive, so there do seem to be potential capacity issues. The seller should address this in the product specs - it's a glaring omission.
563272
My 4TB drive is used as a backup drive in a Mac Pro computer (I have four internal drives). The first drive was faulty but it was promptly replaced by Western Digital and the replacement now works without any problems.
278607
Thanks for the reply. I have already purchased and am using the drive with no problem. I purchased after reading on Newegg that someone had been using it with an Acer Aspire One with no problems. Tahnks again for taking the time to reply.
847707
Short answer is "Yes", it does not have to exactly match the size and model of your existing WD Blue, but: Most modern computers have a 2nd internal drive bay and the extra power cable connector. The power connector will be just a few inches from your existing drive on the same wireset. However you will probably need to buy an SATA (Serial ATA) data cable to plug into the drive and into a port on the system board ("motherboard") to complete the installation. It's easy to check when you open the cover.. follow the data cable (small, flat) from your existing drive and find an open rectangular port on the board nearby. Older computers have a different (IDE/Parallel ATA) interface. Assuming you have a fairly new computer you're okay. With power off and power cord disconnected (push/ hold the power button a few seconds to completely discharge any stored charge, install the drive and connect it. When you boot up, your computer should automatically recognize the drive and your OS should give it a letter. You MAY have to (in Windows PCs) go to Computer Management to "Initialize", "Format" and set to "Active." It's not as complex as it sounds and step-by-step instructions can be found online. Once it's up and running, you can access it the same as your primary hard disk, it will appear in My Computer and have its own Driver Letter. Good Luck!
311960
I have used a 4TB WD MyBook successfully. I made the mistake of connecting that 4TB drive to an old Windows computer which mangled it, then even after a reformat, the DVR crashes every time I connect the drive. Somehow only the original factory format could work.The DVR can use a large FAT32 drive but formatting a 2TB+ HD as FAT32 results in 1.6TB capacity.
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Bare oem drives are quite different when it comes to warranty. Either buy the extra warranty offered or get the retail package. WD will not replace a bad OEM drive. TRUST ME, personal experience everyone.
1366300
If you are talking about a hard drive, I'm kinda partial to WD. I've had a few and none have given me any problem. If LG optical dvd - same comment
382736
No the hard drive doesn't work anymore and it's less than a years time. Also wd would not rma the product for me.
119129
p/n: 9tn158-301fw version: cc34if Your looking to get one beware I bought 2 of these and both died within a year. both where used as extended storage drives. need a logic board lol?
51400
Yes, however I dont recomend this product, I use Mybook Studio by WD, I had a Seagate and it totally crashed they are too too sensitive.