How to reset my HDD

I have a WD 1909A HDD. (part # WD5000H1S-00) I believe that it is a DVR extender. It stopped working after a move. It isn’t recognized by either my media server (WDTV) or my computer. Now, when plugged in, I get a very dim slow flashing blue light on the front of the drive. That same light was brighter when it was working. I have tried a different power supply and get the same result.

I wanted to attempt a reset to see if that helps but can’t see a reset button. I searched for a manual for this drive but can’t find one that matches my drive exactly. I downloaded a few manuals for this drive and a picture in one of the manuals shows a power button, a reset button, a power in jack and a mini USB port. My drive only has a power in jack and a mini USB port. I don’t have a power button and I can’t see a reset button.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a reset or other solutions or do I need to dump it.

Hi dss_cottage,

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