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I had an incoming wd 2500ks today, not previously opened.

I opened up the lid and what did i see?

Some chinese writings (by hand) on top magnet and an X on the top of the head arm.



I don't really work with KS's but i find this very weird. The lid has not been opened before I am 100% sure.

Maybe a refurbished drive?

I thought of that, but shouldn't it be mentioned somewhere that it is a refurbished drive?

northwind wrote:I thought of that, but shouldn't it be mentioned somewhere that it is a refurbished drive?

AIUI, refurbished WD drives have an "R" on the label.

The following example has an "R" appended to the date field:
http://i54.tinypic.com/5f3ll5.jpg

Could that be it?

It also says "recertified" on the label

None of these appear on this drive's sticker. I can scan it for you if you wish.

Well i should contact wd and tell them that if they want to have surprises stored in their drives, it 'd better be one with alcohol or...

pcimage wrote:It also says "recertified" on the label :-)

Doh! (smacks forehead)

:O) I have a picture to help you guys imagine Frank >>>



It happens to us all sometimes

@guru:

Brilliant! That picture is so funny, I nearly snorted coffee out of my nose As you say, it happens to us all Thanks for sharing.

@Vulcan,

Snorted hahahaaaa! Indeed, one of my fav's!

I'll forgive that it makes fun of one of my favourite ST versions.

I didn't quite end up with coffee coming out of my nose - but it was close! I'll never think of facepalms in quite the same way again, thanks to you

Maybe we can get this smiley added in?