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4. The fifth invalid password attempt displays the too many password attempts prompt:
5. Click Erase Drive to display a warning about erasing all of the data on the drive:
6. Read the warning and select the I understand check box to signify that you accept
the risk.
7. Click Erase.
After the drive erase operation completes, go to
Base answer ID 6743 for information about downloading and restoring the WD software
and disk image on your My Passport drive.
Note: Erasing your drive also removes your password. If you still want to use a
password to protect your drive, you will need to re-create it after restoring
the WD software and disk image. (See "Password Protecting the Drive" on
page 12.)
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