I am on Arch Linux and I want to disable this activity indicator light on a WD hard drive. I know there is a software on Windows for doing that, but since I am on Linux, how could I do it? This light is annoying when I am in a dark room.
The real answer is to open it up and solder in a wire that shorts out the LED.
Black electrical tape :D
QuickDraw McGraw here!
Came here to say “a sticker”. How is this difficult? Lol
The only real reason I keep electrical tape around is to cover up LEDs.
Or a black marker, a couple of times.
Tape, electrical black.
This is the way
This is the way.
This, is the way.
Probably no one’s thought of this yet, but i’m going to say black electrical tape. If you put it over your eyes it takes care of all your devices at once.
Did anyone suggest using black electrical tape yet?
ITT
comments stating to open up the drive and disconnect the LED: 2
comments stating to try and change the firmware: 1
comments stating to use tape or nail polish: jfc so many commentsI blame federation delays.
They were hours apart, though.
Perfect answer, no need for me to scroll further.
If it moves and it’s not supposed to: duct tape. If it doesn’t move and is supposed to: wd40
If they don’t find ya handsome, they should find you handy.
Black electrical tape, work better than any software
There’s nothing which duct tape can’t fix.
Right, in my field it’s gaffer tape but the same principle applies.
We call it Jesus tape.
Painters tape and a sharpie. Layered.
-Autist with severe light sensitivity
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You have gold hydride-dideuteride? Lucky!
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I’d recommend an strip of tape or plastic, ideally with adhesive on one side. Ideally a dark color, like black.
Who are you, who are so wise in the ways of science?
Have a friend stand in front of it
A friend, with a benefit.
Yeah, a light blocking friend.
My favourite answer
Arch users dont have friends
The age old solution of TAPE.
Black nail polish. Two coats.
The only right answer. Works really well every time.
Now that it’s spring, your toes can be out in style instead of inside of your Arch BTW socks
Brown electrical tape, if you don’t have black electrical tape.
Black electrical tape
