How to reactivate a wireless pro 4TB after HDD-swapp

To reactivate a Wireless Pro 4TB (likely the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro) after replacing the internal hard drive (HDD swap), you’ll need to manually reinstall the system firmware and reinitialize the drive. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get it working again:

Steps to Reactivate WD My Passport Wireless Pro After HDD Swap

1. Prepare the New HDD

Ensure the new 2.5" SATA drive is properly installed inside the enclosure.

It must be formatted to a supported file system (preferably exFAT or NTFS).

2. Download the Firmware

Go to the WD Support website.

Search for “My Passport Wireless Pro” and download the latest firmware (.bin file).

3. Format an SD Card or USB Drive

Use a FAT32-formatted SD card or USB flash drive.

Create a folder named update.

Place the downloaded .bin firmware file inside this folder.

4. Insert the SD Card or USB Drive

With the device powered off, insert the card or USB stick into the appropriate port.

Turn on the device.

5. Automatic Firmware Installation

The Wireless Pro will detect the firmware file and start updating.

The LED indicators will blink (usually white or blue) to show progress.

This process may take 5–10 minutes. Do not turn off the device during this time.

6. Reboot and Initial Setup

Once the firmware is installed, the device will reboot automatically.

Connect to the device’s Wi-Fi signal (e.g., MyPassport).

Go to the setup page via browser: http://mypassport.local or 192.168.60.1

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

7. Optional: Use WD Discovery or My Cloud App

Install WD Discovery (desktop) or My Cloud app (mobile) to manage the device and enable wireless file transfers.

Notes & Troubleshooting

If the firmware install fails, reformat the drive and try again.

Make sure your battery is charged before starting.

This process voids warranty if not done properly.