![]() Here is a good low-cost desktop (wall-powered) drive that should work as the replacement drive:Īs for the backup, you can use another identical drive, or if you want something more portable (easier to take off site) this one will work: Some people recommend a “cloud backup” for the second copy, although I personally prefer to use a small “passport” drive and keep it off-site (in my case in a safety deposit box at my bank). ![]() Hi off just to make sure we are all on the same page, based on the model number you provided this is a 160 GB My Book Essential with a green ring on the front like in the picture below:Ĭonsidering how old the drive is (In my experience, the average lifespan of a hard drive (in use or not) regardless of manufacturer is about 3-5 years) the answer to your second question is an emphatic “Yes” - you should ALWAYS have TWO copies of important data on separate current devices.
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