Broken USB module
I have a WD Element, my dog dropped it and now the USB module is broken. What is the replacement part for this n\and where can I find it.
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Inside on the PCB board or outside on the cable? If inside, you will have to remove the connector & solder in a new one. I doubt this will be worth it in terms of time you'll spend doing this. Also, you will have to open the casing to get to the board. So, then, why not just take the drive out & hook it up to a computer to either retrieve the data or to use as a secondary disk. Go buy another external drive to replace the previous functionality. This will be far cheaper than trying to do a component level repair.
Sure. Unless it's a real old external drive, it likely houses a SATA drive. Most external cases are about the same. Expensive ones have built-in intelligence (embedded linux server, for instance) and network connectivity. For everyday home/office use, a cheap one should be available for anywhere from $15-$50. I don't know what area you live in, so I can't give you local stores, but BestBuy will sell you one at a decent profit. Or, you could get one on buy.com or newegg.com if you don't mind a day or two in shipping. Just pay attention to cooling (active or passive). 2.5" run cooler than 3.5" and you can get away with passive. But, for 3.5, I'd make sure the case has a good (& quiet) fan.
Good luck!