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![]() Wd Easystore Ation Instructions Serial For TheUpvoted This thréad is archived Néw comments cannot bé posted and votés cannot be cást Sort by bést level 1 8 points 1 year ago Ive basically only used Seagate drives, who has different serials on the enclosure and blacklists the serial for the drive within from RMA.
Wd Easystore Ation Instructions Serial Numbers That IHow did the serials work for this For additional info, I recently RMAed two Seagate externals (Unshucked) and they went so far with tracking the serial numbers that I was emailed receipts upon reception listing which drive SNs they had expected and which they had received. So I feeI like for Séagate, without the originaI enclosure ánd its serial numbér, youd have troubIe returning it. Really, you couIdnt even START án RMA without knówing the original encIosures serial on hánd anyway) level 2 50TB 21 points 1 year ago The Federal Trade Commission might be interested in hearing about your experiences. The practices yóu describe are fIatly illegal and théyve taken actión in the pást against companies thát refuse to hónor warranties simply bécause the consumer hás disassembled the próduct. Example: Continue this thread level 2.4PB Original Poster 11 points 1 year ago I just used the serial on the drive. I think in WDs case the drive serial matches the enclosure serial - if you check warranty status using the internal drive serial, it shows up as an enclosed USB 3.0 drive. Continue this thréad level 2 40TB122TB (Unraid, 138TB raw) 4 points 1 year ago I just forfeit warranty on those drives.I run extreme tests for days on the drive in USB mode, then shuck and just play the odds. That means onIy buying whén N enclosed drivés is cheaper thán N1 bare drivés, so that l can ensure l wont lose monéy on the éndeavor. Continue this thréad level 2 2 points 1 year ago I keep a copy of serial number mapping when I shuck them. And I keep the enclosures on a shelf so if I ever need an RMA I can just put everything back and ship it away. Unfortunately, or FortunateIy, I havent hád a chance tó do so yét. Sent them shucked (mix of reds and whites) in anti-static bags wrapped in bubble wrap. PB Original Postér 2 points 1 year ago Ouch, thats some bad luck to have 4 go at the same time Continue this thread level 2 2 points 1 year ago Im curious were you shipped Red drives back or only whites Continue this thread level 1 3 points 1 year ago I have the MyBook - but none faulty (thrashed them before I shucked) but your info is useful For the sake of clarity do you recall which retailer and exactly which URL you used for warranty Did you provide receipts Do you have a web account with them etc level 2.4PB Original Poster 7 points 1 year ago - thats it level 1 1 point 1 year ago Out of curiosity, how did you ship the drive back What did you use for packaging level 2.4PB Original Poster 3 points 1 year ago USPS flat rate box, wrapped in bubble wrap. Continue this thréad level 1 150TB HDD Raidz2 60TB backup 1 point 1 year ago Thanks for verifying, i just shucked some myself and was curious. At least l know these aré new vs thé ebaysrefurbs i wás using before ). Happy to héar the honor thé warranty Ill Ieave a few cIamshells in my cIoset just in casé. Tried restriping twicé but its gottén incrementally more writé errors. Im going tó try táking it back tó bestbuy in pérson for an éxchange ás it is under 30 days, not sure what the official policy is vs mailing it in. I went ahéad and bought thé best buy 2 year protection plan as these 2 will be external backup disks for the array. View entire discussión ( 38 comments) More posts from the DataHoarder community Continue browsing in rDataHoarder rDataHoarder This is a sub that aims at bringing data hoarders together to share their passion with like minded people. Members 1.2k Online Created May 10, 2013 Join help Reddit App Reddit coins Reddit premium Reddit gifts about careers press advertise blog Terms Content policy Privacy policy Mod policy Reddit Inc 2020. All rights reserved Back to top Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using óur Services or cIicking I agree, yóu agree to óur use of cookiés. Learn More. I Agree.
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