Joe,
What do you mean different voltages?
The two power sources are the same voltage. Here’s what they read:
WD’s original adaptor:
input: 100-240V ~
50-60Hz 0.6A
output: 12V ===1.5A
The one that I used by mistake reads the same label, but 0.8A.
Now i’m back to using the original WD adaptor, but the damage may have been done that one time i used the wrong adapter (I just hope the damage is not permanent, and i can still recover my data).
I have hope, because some power goes in (every 15th-20th time I plug the usb cable into the unit)- the light comes on for a short flash, but the unit won’t hold power.
I am not a technical person, and I’ve read some related posts about diodes and whatnot (soldering, etc).
Where can i take the unit to be repaired (warranty ran out).
Anyone any idea how much we are talking here for the repair? (couple bucks, tens, hundreds)?
Also, can anyone confirm data may not be completely lost? Kinda calm my fears.
How about taking the unit apart and using it as SATA HD? I’ve read about some WD proprietary encryption issues on older models. Is that the case with this model (3TB)?
Thanks,
cir
