Western Digital MyBook Cables?

[Karuto]

Hello there. I own a Western Digital MyBook 500GB hard drive (1st gen). The model is WD5000C032-002. I'm missing both the AC adapter and the USB cables. Does anyone know where I can find and purchase these online? Thanks!

This is what it looks like, btw: http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WDG1U5000-Essential-External/dp/B000EXRSVM

[Karuto]

Anybody? Anyone? I really, really need these cables to extract important documents from the hard drive. Any help would be most appreciated!

[gwing00]

You should try the Western Digital Online Store, they sell the replacement parts. Wasn't that expensive when I looked but not sure about shipping.

[Karuto]

Apparently, my hard drive enclosure is too old for WD, since they have the new Essential drives out (the ones with the single blue stripe on the front).

Apparently, this is what I need: http://item.express.ebay.com/Computers-Networking_Drives-Storage__12V-AC-power-adapter-for-WD-500-GB-My-Book-ESSENTIAL_W0QQitemZ260182453143QQihZ016QQddnZCompu tersQ20Q26Q20NetworkingQQadnZDrivesQ20Q26Q20Storag eQQptdiZ260QQddiZ1192QQcmdZExpressItem

Look about halfway down for both the AC Adapter and the USB cable. Would someone mind helping me find the lowest price for both of these? I would really appreciate it, since I have no experience in shopping for cables. I know the places, but I fail when it comes to compatible products (almost screwed my brother over permanently for that).

Thanks for any help!

[YodaEXE]

Why don't you just open the case up and stick the hard drive into your computer temporarily? Or into someone's desktop, if you don't have your own.

[Over easy]

For you USB cable, check your other electronics. I don't have the same model as yours, but my USB cable can be used also for my digital camera and my PSP.

Edit: I just looked at the ebay link. It's not the same cable I use for my camera and PSP, but it is the same one I use for my printer and my other external DVD burner.

[vihit]

The USB cable is the standard A-B USB cable. Monoprice.com has very good prices on these. For the power adapter, you could try going to RadioShack, Fry's (if you have one), or a similar store and see if you can find a compatible one with the right power specifications.

[Karuto]

Okay, great, I found a USB cable to use that fits perfectly. Now I just need to find a power adapter that fits. I'll have to check around for that, but thanks for the help thus far, guys!