Reformatting Your WD My Passport for Mac

If you're running an earlier release of MacOS than Sierra, these steps are for you. They'll guide you through the process all the way to later MacOS versions like Big Sur.

Before You Format Your WD My Passport for Mac

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Some Useful Advice Before You Format WD My Passport For Mac

First, make sure you have a backup of your important files before reformatting your drive. You can watch the video along side using my notes above for extra help. This video from Acquevara shows you the formatting process on a Mac using MacOS Sierra.

The Steps: How to Format WD My Passport for Mac

1. Connect your WD My Passport external hard-drive to your Mac.

2. Start up the Disk Utility application. You can find it in Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight search.

3. Look for your WD Hard Drive on your desktop and select it.

4. Click the 'Erase' button at the top of the Disk Utility window.

5. Select your WD drive from the external hard drive list.

Frequently Asked Questions

* Can reformatting clean up a Western Digital hard drive?

+ Yes, reformatting can help clean up your hard drive and remove any errors or corrupted data.

* You're having problems formatting an external hard drive since upgrading to High Sierra. What should you do?

+ Try restarting your Mac and then try formatting the drive again.

* Why do I need to format my WD My Passport for Mac?

+ Formatting will erase all data on your drive, so it's essential if you want to sell or donate your drive.

Tips and Tricks

* Before partitioning your WD My Passport for Mac, make sure you have a backup of your important files.

* If you're planning to use your external hard drive for storing sensitive data, consider setting up encryption and a password to secure it.

* Ahead of formatting: what do you plan to use your WD external hard drive for?

+ This will help you decide whether to format the drive or not.

By following these steps, you'll be able to reformat your WD My Passport for Mac in no time. Remember to always backup your important files before making any changes to your drive.

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