How to open the case of a my book wd 320gb

Hello,

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Because the remaining space is for the file allocation tables. That tells the computer where to look on the hard drive to find the files. It's like an index for the hard drive.

You must restart the WDDM Service. To do this you must be logged in as an administrator:

1. Press the Win Key (between left "ctrl" and "alt) + "R". That will open the Run Dialogue Box.

2. Type "services.msc"

3. Scroll down to WDDM
4. Right click ----> Properties

5. Verify startup type is "Automatic"

6. Click "Start" ---> "Apply ----> "OK"

Right click on the drive. Click Auto-Play.
Select Take-No-Action for all types of media.

try and format using your vista or xp tools,right click on the hard drive go to format and format it as a ntfs drive.

Yes. The case doesn't care what size the drive is. The computer is just asking for the USB driver for the case. Check the WD site for the driver for the model of MyBook that you have. That should cover it.

See my response to someone else at the following link: http://www.fixya.com/support/t587080-external_hard_drive_not_recognized . Not sure if the WD My Book you are trying to open is the same as a 500G. Mine has a black case, resembles a book and measures approx 7" high x 5 1/2" deep x 2 1/4" thick. I was able to open my WD My Book 500G drive but not w/o tearing up the rubber around the edge. Once I got it open, I discovered that there are tabs at the top and bottom of the case. The tabs are recessed w/i small rectangular holes and hard to see unless you look at it w/ a bright light. The tabs are located about 1 inch from the front edge of the drive on the top and bottom. It appears that you have to depress both tabs w/ flat tip screw drivers (or some other similar device) while pulling on the sides of the casing - you almost need three hands (maybe even more) while trying to get it open. The rubber around the edges fits tightly so it is extremely difficult to pull it apart w/ the rubber still in place. There must be some other trick to opening the case but I'm not sure what it might be. Not sure what you can do once you open it unless you have another drive that you can swap parts w/.

Good luck. Let me know if you figure out how to open the case w/o tearing up the rubber.

Don Baker

Hi,

Try this link:

http://www.ransackery.com/western-digital-mybook-open-case-recover-data.htm

you don't, without voiding the warranty, if you want to void the warranty, you'll have to crack the case along the seams where it's sonic welded together.