WD My Book Essential 3 TB - Enclosure Disassembly (Removing The HDD)

Tools:
- 31-in-1 Precision Magnetic Mini Screwdriver Torx Set: https://goo.gl/L2wRoX
(use search keywords: 31 in 1 Mini Screwdriver Set Precision)

- Pentalobe Screwdriver Open Pry Repair Tool Set: https://goo.gl/pMpWA8 (Set 23 in 1)

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Enclosure model/part number: WDBACW0030HBK

Original/Default HDD (that was inside): WD Green WD30EARX

Newly installed HDD (currently present): WD Purple WD20PURX

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Controller Related:
~ PCB PN: 4060-705094-001
~ Main microcontroller: JMicron JMS538
~ EEPROM IC #1: APM4532
~ EEPROM IC #2: RT8264
~ EEPROM IC #3: Pm 25LD020

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Video Breakdown:

@ 00:00 - 01:15 -- Intro/Announcement

@ 01:16 - 03:55 -- Gear/Tools Used/Needed

@ 03:56 - 06:55 -- Divorce/Separation Between The Front Oval Mask & The Main Body Of The Enclosure

@ 06:56 - 07:29 -- Front Cover Removed & The Inner HDD Overview

@ 07:30 - 08:17 -- LED Transparent Plastic Indicator Piece (Note)

@ 08:18 - 10:36 -- Removal Of The HDD From The Main Body Of The Enclosure

@ 10:37 - 10:53 -- Finally Removed All 4 Rubber Feet Of The HDD

@ 10:54 - 11:39 -- Removing The Enclosure's PCB Controller Off The HDD

@ 11:40 - 13:16 -- Enclosure PCB Controller Overview

@ 13:17 - 13:54 -- My PCB Controller Issues

@ 13:55 - 16:33 -- Advice On (How) Getting a Suitable (PCB Controller) Replacement & WD's Hardware Encryption Note Warning

@ 16:34 - 18:10 -- Note On The (Security Features Of The) Front Oval Mask (Latches & Rails)

@ 18:11 - 19:52 -- Information On The Main Body Of The Enclosure

@ 19:53 - 21:25 -- End Note Comments & Future Plans