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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with green circuit board and white label

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5003ABYX-01WERA1 internal hard drive

SKU CH-1EW4-1ZBEE MPN WD5003ABYX-01WERA1

500 GB desktop hard drive from 2012, supplied new in original packaging

  • 500 GB capacity for desktop storage
  • New condition ready for immediate installation
  • Manufactured May 2012 with firmware 0005009G
  • PCB revision 2060-771702-001 REV A for board-level service
  • Serial WMAYP4117848 provides unique unit traceability

Western Digital 500 GB Desktop Drive

This Western Digital WD5003ABYX-01WERA1 is a new desktop internal hard drive manufactured in 2012. It carries the serial number WMAYP4117848 and firmware revision 0005009G. The unit ships in retail or OEM packaging and matches the actual item photographed.

Suits direct replacement of a matching PCB

Builders who need a drive with the exact PCB sticker 2061-771702-C01 AB and revision 2060-771702-001 REV A can use this unit. Buyers who require a different firmware version or a drive without micro jog entries at 3204 and 3300 should look elsewhere.

PCB sticker 2061-771702-C01 AB

This specific board identifier determines whether the drive will function as a drop-in replacement for your existing unit. Verify the sticker and revision on your current hardware before purchase.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity for desktop storage
  • New condition ready for immediate installation
  • Manufactured May 2012 with firmware 0005009G
  • PCB revision 2060-771702-001 REV A for board-level service
  • Serial WMAYP4117848 provides unique unit traceability

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What is the firmware version on the WD5003ABYX-01WERA1 and does it affect daily operation?

The drive ships with ROM firmware version 0005009G, which is the manufacturer's original release for this model and runs without user updates under normal desktop workloads.

Which PCB revision is fitted to the WD5003ABYX-01WERA1 and what does that mean for spare-part compatibility?

The board is revision 2060-771702-001 REV A with sticker 2061-771702-C01 AB, so any replacement PCB must match both numbers exactly for the drive to function.

Will the WD5003ABYX-01WERA1 work alongside an older controller that expects the same electrical interface?

The unit was manufactured in May 2012 and uses the standard desktop interface of that era; compatibility depends on the host controller matching that same generation.

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