Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD 7200RPM Dahili Masaüstü Sabit Disk (WD10EZEX) Kullanım Kılavuzu

1. Giriş

This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD (Model WD10EZEX). This internal hard drive is designed for desktop PC and Mac systems, offering reliable storage and performance for various applications.

Şekil 1: Üst view of the Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive.

2. Güvenlik Bilgileri

Observe the following safety guidelines to prevent damage to the drive or personal injury:

• Devre kartına veya bağlantı noktalarına dokunmamak için sabit diski daima kenarlarından tutun.
• Ensure proper grounding to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling the drive. Use an anti-static wrist strap.
• Disconnect power from your computer before installing or removing the hard drive.
• Sürücüyü aşırı sıcaklıklara, neme veya doğrudan güneş ışığına maruz bırakmaktan kaçının.
• Sürücüyü düşürmeyin veya fiziksel darbelere maruz bırakmayın.

3. Paket İçeriği

Paketinizde aşağıdaki ürün bulunmalıdır:

• Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA HDD (Model WD10EZEX)

Note: SATA data cables, power cables, and mounting screws are typically sold separately and are not included with this OEM drive.

4. Kurulum

4.1. Kurulum Öncesi Kontrol Listesi

• A desktop computer with an available 3.5-inch drive bay.
• A SATA data cable.
• An available SATA power connector from your power supply.
• Mounting screws (typically M3 or 6-32 UNC).
• Bir Phillips tornavida.
• Antistatik bileklik (önerilir).

4.2. Fiziksel Kurulum

1. Kapat: Bilgisayarınızı kapatın ve güç kablosunu duvar prizinden çıkarın.
2. Davayı Aç: Bilgisayar kasasının yan panellerini çıkararak iç bileşenlere erişebilirsiniz.
3. Sürücü Bölmesini Bulun: Identify an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Some cases may require a drive caddy.
4. Mount Drive: Slide the hard drive into the drive bay or caddy. Secure it with mounting screws on both sides.


Şekil 2: Alt view of the hard drive, showing the SATA data and power connectors.

5. Kabloları Bağlayın:
   • Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the smaller port on the hard drive and the other end to an available SATA port on your motherboard.
   • Connect a SATA power cable from your power supply to the larger port on the hard drive.
6. Davayı Kapat: Replace the computer case side panel(s) and reconnect the power cord.

4.3. Initial Software Setup (Windows/macOS)

After physical installation, the drive needs to be initialized and formatted by your operating system:

1. Güç Açık: Bilgisayarınızı başlatın.
2. Disk Yönetimine Erişim (Windows): Right-click on the Start button, select "Disk Management".
3. Diski Başlat: Locate your new WD10EZEX drive (it may appear as "Unallocated Space"). Right-click on it and select "Initialize Disk". Choose MBR (Master Boot Record) for drives up to 2TB or GPT (GUID Partition Table) for drives larger than 2TB (though this 1TB drive can use either, GPT is more modern).
4. Yeni Basit Birim Oluştur: Right-click on the unallocated space, select "New Simple Volume". Follow the wizard to assign a drive letter and format the drive (NTFS for Windows).
5. macOS için: Open "Disk Utility", select the new drive, and use the "Erase" function to format it (e.g., APFS or Mac OS Extended).

For migrating an existing operating system to this new drive, Western Digital offers Acronis True Image Edition software for free download. This software enables you to copy all your data, including the operating system, to the new drive without reinstalling.

5. Sabit Sürücüyü Çalıştırma

Once installed and formatted, your WD10EZEX drive will function as a standard storage device. You can use it for:

• Storing documents, photos, videos, and other personal files.
• Installing applications and games.
• Creating backups of your primary drive.

The 7200 RPM rotational speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface ensure efficient data transfer and responsive performance for everyday computing tasks.

6. Bakım

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your hard drive, consider the following maintenance tips:

• Düzenli Yedeklemeler: Periodically back up important data to another storage device or cloud service.
• Disk Defragmentation (HDD only): For Windows users, run Disk Defragmenter occasionally to optimize file arrangement. SSDs do not require defragmentation.
• Sağlığınızı İzleyin: Use disk utility software (e.g., CrystalDiskInfo, WD Drive Utilities) to monitor the drive's S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) status for early detection of potential issues.
• Serin Kalın: Bilgisayar kasanızın içinde yeterli hava akışı olduğundan emin olun, böylece aşırı ısınmayı önleyebilirsiniz.
• Fiziksel Şoktan Kaçının: Hard drives are mechanical devices; avoid moving the computer while it is operating or subjecting it to sudden impacts.

7. Sorun Giderme

7.1. Sürücü Algılanamadı

• SATA veri ve güç kablolarının tüm bağlantılarının sağlam olduğundan emin olun.
• Verify that the drive is properly seated in its bay.
• Check your computer's BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the SATA port is enabled and the drive is recognized.
• Ensure the drive has been initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS).

7.2. Yavaş Performans

• Ensure your SATA data cable is connected to a SATA 6Gb/s port on your motherboard for optimal speed.
• Disk kaynaklarını tüketen arka plan işlemlerini kontrol edin.
• Run disk defragmentation (Windows) if the drive is heavily fragmented.
• Verify the drive's health using S.M.A.R.T. monitoring tools.

7.3. Olağandışı Sesler

• Clicking, grinding, or repetitive noises can indicate a failing drive. Back up your data immediately and consider replacing the drive.
• A slight hum or whirring sound is normal for mechanical hard drives.

8. Özellikler

Figure 3: Dimensions of the Western Digital 1TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive.

9. Garanti ve Destek

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Western Digital webSiteyi ziyaret edin veya müşteri hizmetleriyle iletişime geçin. Satın alma belgenizi garanti talepleriniz için saklayın.