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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1231139" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>I don't know how you could format it if it's not being "seen" by the system. It sounds like either failed electronics or firmware on the WD. Modern large hard drives have their firmware embedded on the disk in hidden non accessible sectors. The controller and all electronics are on the hard drive's circuit board.</p><p></p><p>If you're in a hurry to get your system back up, you'll probably have to take a trip to your local Best Buy or whatever and buy another drive. I know that's not a very good solution and means spending more money, but might be your only choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1231139, member: 46727"] I don't know how you could format it if it's not being "seen" by the system. It sounds like either failed electronics or firmware on the WD. Modern large hard drives have their firmware embedded on the disk in hidden non accessible sectors. The controller and all electronics are on the hard drive's circuit board. If you're in a hurry to get your system back up, you'll probably have to take a trip to your local Best Buy or whatever and buy another drive. I know that's not a very good solution and means spending more money, but might be your only choice. [/QUOTE]
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