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Posted on Nov 09, 2017

My WD MyBook Pro 250 gb is having a problem. It does not mount, and the blue light comes on for varying lengths of time, blinking off approximately every 2 seconds. My greatest priority is to NOT lose any data... I have years of musical work on here. Any help would be appreciated. - thanks, anton notkin 6502911746 [email protected]

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 09, 2008

SOURCE: I have two Wd MyBook

If windows 98SE, go WD website and download drive. If you have windows xp, just plug it in and it should auto detect.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2008

SOURCE: 221 GB Free on MyBook - Error states not enough space for backup

It may be due to the file system.  If formated as FAT32 files larger than 4gb may not transfer.  Try reformatting as NTFS to fix the problem.

Anonymous

  • 5158 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 05, 2009

SOURCE: Can't open My WD Mybook Home edition 500 GB External Hardrive

sounds like the hard drive is failing... i suggest you find yourself a data recovery program soon

HShin

HShin

  • 10 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: I just drop my WD external hard disk (Please help)

When you drop your hard drive for more than a few inches, you just have to face the fact that the HD is dead, period. If for some miracle the drive still works, then it's the work of Jesus/Shiva/whatever deity of your choice. I'm sorry I can't offer anything more constructive. See Myth 24 on this page:

http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=84&pgno=5

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2009

SOURCE: WD 250 GB external hard drive is not being detected by system

Hi !

First check if your WD is running (spinning), no matter if the blue light is on. Can you hear it close with your ear, or feel vibrations on your hand when it starts.

If it runs, then check/replace the USB cable you are using with another.
Check the Power supply if it gives necessary power.


If you are familliar with disassembling/assembling, then open and remove the HDD from the box and try to connect the disc directly to your PC (using another HDD Data/Power cables).

If it runs, and you can acces it, then something is wrong with the Box.

If it doesn't, then the HDD is broken or damaged.

Please note that if your device is under warranty, DO NOT open the box ! Contact your seller for service/replacement instructions.

Regards.

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