Hello.
I accidentally damaged the female USB port on my WD Elements hard drive.
I don’t think I can replace the USB connection alone on my own, hence I thought about replacing the whole PCB.
Mine says CLE35307351500EAS 4061-705094-301 REV AC
The closest thing I found on eBay is 4061-705094-301 REV AD
Is that a replacement option for direct use? Thank you!
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Above is the quick version. Full below:
I didn’t know the extent of the issue at first. I thought it was just the cord, I got that replaced, and it didn’t solve anything.
I took it apart after noticing the female USB port is damaged and tried without it (just the hard drive) with an external HD enclosure. My computer identified the right drive letter assigned but says it’s in RAW format and needs to be formatted. Can’t because I want to keep the data.
Tried the PCB of another WD elements external HD. Also wants to format.
Back to the damaged PCB.
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Thank you for any help.