@jubei04: Thanks for replying. The drive sits on top of the desk, there is nothing even close to it. As for testing, the SMART test says its fine, but the temperature numbers are 33° C at rest with a fan blowing on it, and 42° C and climbing when accessed. Given that the at rest temp is just 2° below the maximum specified temperature, I’m returning the drive for replacement.
OUTRAGE: WD is replacing a brand new drive, never used, with a refurbished drive with a 4 month warranty, not the 3 year warranty I paid for. WD is a sleazy company that I will no longer do business with. Seagate here I come.
