drive-not-detected Troubleshooting

Drive not detected on the WD My Passport externe Festplatte 5 TB

Source: Western Digital support — drive troubleshooting Confidence: 85% Verified Aug 9, 2026

A drive is not detected by the NAS, often due to a loose connection or a failing drive.

How to fix Drive not detected

Reseat the drive

Remove and reseat the drive in its bay, ensuring it is fully connected.

Source: Western Digital support — drive troubleshooting Confidence: 85% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

Parts needed: WD My Passport externe Festplatte 5 TB SSD Cache

Check drive compatibility

Verify the drive is on the NAS compatibility list.

Source: Western Digital support — drive troubleshooting Confidence: 85% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

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