People also ask, what does recertified hard drive mean?
Factory Recertified Hard Disk Drives(HDD) are “refurbished†by the drive manufacturer's and undergo rigorous testing guidelines until they are deemed “like new†with zero power-on hours.
Likewise, what does it mean if a product is recertified? When a product wears a "factory recertified" label, it indicates a previously-purchased item returned to the manufacturer. The factory inspects it and if needed, repairs the item before reselling, usually at a significant discount.
Similarly, is it worth keeping old hard drives?
It is not necessary to keep an old drive. In fact, it's most likely not even worth it. Eventually the old hard drive will not be functional in a newer machine; in fact, the newer machine might damage the older hard drive.
What is recertified WD?
WD recertified products may consist of customer return units and may be repaired. All products are tested and determined to meet WD's stringent quality standards before they are sold as recertified. Please note that some recertified items may have marks, scratches, or other slight signs of wear.
