Hello,
Hello, I just got my RMA replacement 3gb Black but am unable to initialize the drive in Windows 10. Windows shows the drive as functioning correctly: Dropbox - File Deleted
And under disk management I can’t initialize as GPT at all because it says it can’t do so for under 10gb.
For MPT I get an I/O error
Test Option: QUICK TEST
Model Number: WDC WD3003FZEX-32Z4SA0
Unit Serial Number:
Firmware Number:
Capacity: 0.00 GB
SMART Status: Not Available
Test Result: PASS
Test Time: 19:08:06, March 11, 2017
Test Option: EXTENDED TEST
Model Number: WDC WD3003FZEX-32Z4SA0
Unit Serial Number:
Firmware Number:
Capacity: 0.00 GB
SMART Status: Not Available
Test Result: PASS
Test Time: 19:09:09, March 11, 2017
Test Option: ERASE
Model Number: WDC WD3003FZEX-32Z4SA0
Unit Serial Number:
Firmware Number:
Capacity: 0.00 GB
SMART Status: Not Available
Test Result: FAIL
Test Error Code: 20- Delete Partitions error!
Test Time: 19:10:05, March 11, 2017
Test Option: ERASE
Model Number: WDC WD3003FZEX-32Z4SA0
Unit Serial Number:
Firmware Number:
Capacity: 0.00 GB
SMART Status: Not Available
Test Result: FAIL
Test Error Code: 20- Delete Partitions error!
Test Time: 19:10:32, March 11, 2017
From what I can tell the drive seems to be physically in good condition but I think I need to find a way to completely wipe it and start from scratch. For example, Windows, AOMEI and Minitool detect the the drive albeit with problems while Acronis and EaseUS do not. I’m pretty technical and was about to consider a repair using a Knoppix Live or GParted Live USB but wanted to consult with you gurus before doing so.
Any and all guidance is appreciated!