My Book Esentials Model # WD1600C037

[RCRSR]

I am new to the forum and I thank you for your help.

(1.) Can this book Model # WD1600C037 be reformated without loosing the firmware?

EDIT: Can not find this model number at the WD Sopport page area. I got the model number off the scan bar tag on the bottom of the unit.

If yes; See (2) below

(2.). Can someone tell me how to reformat this Book?

Thank,

Ron

[Hamlet]

Hello,

Formatting a drive will not delete its firmware.

You can take a look at the link below for instructions on how to partition and format a hard drive.

How to partition and format a WD drive on Windows (8, 7, Vista, XP) and Mac OSX