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WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 5th, 2015, 7:27

Dear Friends

One of my customer has sent WD 1TB black Desktop hard disk without original casing. WD model is Mybook having encryption mechanisam.
Is data recovery possible without original hardware ?

Re: WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 5th, 2015, 7:30

Yes, with the right tools, like pc3000udma or so....no freeware though.

Re: WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 5th, 2015, 9:00

If you know the MyBook model, just order a replacement bridge board on eBay.

Re: WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 6th, 2015, 2:05

Thank you mr_spokk & Larrysabo.

Re: WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 6th, 2015, 4:31

You may be able to determine the My Book model by entering the HDD serial number into WD's warranty checker:

http://websupport.wdc.com/warranty/seri ... e=warranty

Re: WD Mybook 1 Tb Desktop External casing misssing

July 7th, 2015, 1:27

Thanks fzabkar

Case closed & 100 % data recovered .
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