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Few things are more upsetting than having a piece of hardware that doesn't work. Whether the hard drive died or you hacked it and made a mistake or you just want to restore the drive, this guide should turn your expensive paperweight back into a functional network hard drive.
Caution: This voids the warranty.
Time Requirement: Roughly an hour. There is a large download (700MB) that may take a while if you have a slow internet connection, so plan accordingly.
Technical Expertise: Low, but troubleshooting any errors encountered will likely require a higher level of knowledge and experience, particularly Linux.
Requirements:
Caution: This voids the warranty.
Time Requirement: Roughly an hour. There is a large download (700MB) that may take a while if you have a slow internet connection, so plan accordingly.
Technical Expertise: Low, but troubleshooting any errors encountered will likely require a higher level of knowledge and experience, particularly Linux.
Requirements:
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MyBook World Edition
Note: I used the 500GB version with the blue circular light on the front. Following this tutorial with a different version may have different results. A different size, single-disk version with the circular light should work though. - Small Phillips screwdriver
- Table knife
- Desktop computer (PC) with a CD burner, SATA port, and internet connection
- Network connections for both the MBW and PC
- Blank CD for burning a copy of Ubuntu
- Anti-static wristband
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Signing UpStep 1Remove The MyBook Hard Drive
Caution: Before you try to open the case, make sure the MyBook is unplugged.
Caution: Be aware of the risk of static electricity. A small shock can fry electronic components. An anti-static arm band prevents this and can be found at small electronic retailers.
1. Remove the plastic strip that seals the two major pieces of plastic together. Use a screwdriver to pry it out if you're having troubles. (I lost this strip years ago, so it doesn't show up in any photos.)
2. Separate the two major pieces of plastic by depressing the tabs on the top and bottom of the drive near the front curve. Pull forward on the curved piece of plastic fairly strongly for it to come apart.
3. Four screws hold the hard drive in the case. Two of these are easy to access, the other two are right behind the plastic. If you remove some of the screws holding the metal frame into the plastic, I think you will be able to lift the frame up high enough to reach the other two screws.
4. Unplug the cable from the end of the hard drive and lift the hard drive out of the case.
Caution: Be aware of the risk of static electricity. A small shock can fry electronic components. An anti-static arm band prevents this and can be found at small electronic retailers.
1. Remove the plastic strip that seals the two major pieces of plastic together. Use a screwdriver to pry it out if you're having troubles. (I lost this strip years ago, so it doesn't show up in any photos.)
2. Separate the two major pieces of plastic by depressing the tabs on the top and bottom of the drive near the front curve. Pull forward on the curved piece of plastic fairly strongly for it to come apart.
3. Four screws hold the hard drive in the case. Two of these are easy to access, the other two are right behind the plastic. If you remove some of the screws holding the metal frame into the plastic, I think you will be able to lift the frame up high enough to reach the other two screws.
4. Unplug the cable from the end of the hard drive and lift the hard drive out of the case.
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However:
mkfs.ext3 -m /dev/sda4
won't work. Should be set to 0%, so:
mkfs.ext3 -m 0 /dev/sda4
will work
- as per point 7 in the guide you link to above.
Can you please provide a direct link to the rescue image (or send it to me directly)? It doesn't seem to be available any more on the page you mention.
Thanks!
vitya
Once you are a member, you will see a link called "Files" at the bottom of the page. The files you need are there. Registration is free ( well it was when I registered a few years ago.
for a small donation to become a member, you will recieve not only a Windows based tool (yes, Windows!!) to restore the mybook back to its original glory but some very useful tools along the way.
Saved my but on a few occasions I can tell you.
Rob