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.
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.
If they don’t find ya handsome, they should find you handy.
If it moves and it’s not supposed to: duct tape. If it doesn’t move and is supposed to: wd40
Perfect answer, no need for me to scroll further.
Black pen. Black sharpie. Black electrical tape. Black duct tape. Black roofing felt. Black tar. Black hole.
Also avoid handling black holes without appropriate protection.
Would electro magnetic radiation erase it before spaghettification?
Need a time dilation device to use
Any of the available in aur?
Only available through YUM
Why does that sound like the radioactive dragon thingie for that netflix show about league of legends?
I have a sheet of dark coloured stickers specifically for this task.
I’ve some black circle stickers that cover screws. Would be ideal for small LEDs too
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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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.
Black electrical tape, work better than any software
I’d recommend an strip of paper 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
Arch users dont have friends
A friend, with a benefit.
Yeah, a light blocking friend.
My favourite answer
The age old solution of TAPE.
Black electrical tape
Have you tried plucking your eyes out?
Based on the other comments here I’d suggest black electrical tape over the eyes first
based on the other comments here i had to double check if this thread was in [email protected] smh my head
I imagine tape would work. For example a black one specialised for electrics.
