Western Digital WD5000D032 Support Question
Western Digital WD5000D032 Support Question
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Question posted by jeffreymccaleb on September 28th, 2014
Usb 2.0 Cable Replacement
So I have the Western Digital My Book Premium 500GB USB2.0/FW 3.5" External HDD and i lost the USB cable is it ok to use just any other one that will fit or do i need to get a specific one? Thanks in advance for the help
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on September 28th, 2014 8:52 PM
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You can use any usb cable that will fit.
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Answer #2: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 28th, 2014 8:52 PM
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Answer #3: Posted by TommyKervz on September 28th, 2014 9:02 PM
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Any USB cable that fits correctely can be used
Related Western Digital WD5000D032 Manual Pages
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2
... install FireWire device drivers. Windows FireWire Installations You must first connect the drive using the USB cable to the Apple menu and select Software Update. Before Getting Started
Kit Contents
„ My Book Pro Edition external hard drive „ 6-ft (1.8m) 9-pin to 9-pin FireWire® 800 cable „ 6-ft (1.8m) 6-pin to support.wdc.com, click All Downloads...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 3
...drive when utilities are connecting My Book to another computer, you must be installed on state or power-save mode Transitioning to close it.
- 2 - About Your WD Drive
Power/Activity LED (outer ring) Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring)
Power Button
Kensington Security Slot FireWire 400 Port FireWire 800 Port
USB... Drive in use
Capacity Gauge
The Capacity Gauge (inner LED) consists of the drive...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4
....
- 3 - FireWire 400 FireWire 400 supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is equipped with USB 1.1. Kensington Security Slot
For drive security, My Book Pro Edition is backward-compatible with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). USB 2.0 For most PCs, the standard interface is not backward-compatible with three...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 5
... folders, then double-click the
WD Button Manager Software disk image that contains the installer. 5. Turn on the desktop, then perform steps 4-6 above. Connect the drive's power cord and FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB cable as prompted.
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 6
... you want to use this installation, click Accept or
Continue. 4. Power Adapter
EMC Retrospect Express
EMC Retrospect Express is readily available in the online help, which can be accessed from any screen. Note: This version of choices including EMC Retrospect Express backup software. PC
1. Connect the drive's power cord and USB cable as prompted...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 7
... as the Power LED flashes. Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your computer or if you are connecting My Book to which prevents the inadvertent powering down of the drive, during which utilities are installed automatically. For Mac, you must install the Button Manager and driver (see "Installing the...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 8
... reinstall the original software included on My Book „ install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP „ install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 „ format the drive to the FAT32 file system** „ disable the setting that boots the system from the external drive „ restore FireWire performance after upgrading to...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 9
...Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used... specific ...external enclosures...need additional information or help during the period of warranty specified above and at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base. The foregoing warranty of WD shall extend to repaired or replaced...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1
...-go design eliminates the need to -use .
The compact elegant case, iconic of the world. Inside the case is available on one does more drives to 750 GB. It's the perfect storage solution for maximum performance and universal connectivity.
Kit Contents
„ External hard drive „ FireWire 800 cable „ FireWire 400 cable „ USB cable „ AC adapter „...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2
... Central America region; 3 years in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region; Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A.
2879-701177-A06 Sep 2007
External Storage
My Book
Pro Edition
Performance Specifications
Data transfer rate FireWire 800 FireWire 400 USB 2.0
800 Mb/s (maximum) 400 Mb/s (maximum) 480 Mb/s (maximum)
Product Dimensions
Height...
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