Apple's popular AirPort Time Capsule was released way back in 2008. But, for some reason, the giant iPhone maker decided to stop the production of its wireless router, together with its AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express models.
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Although this is the case, many Apple fans are still using the iconic Apple AirPort Time Capsule device. Because of this, the tech giant manufacturer is now warning them since their sensitive user data could be at risk.
This detail was first confirmed by Dagtenrettung, a German data recovery company.
"In the numerous analyses, we had to diagnose the same damage picture almost in 100% of cases: a broken parking ramp and subsequently a destroyed and deformed read/write unit as well as severe surface damage to the data plates," said the company.
"We must assume that this is an error in the design1 of the Seagate Grenada hard drive installed in the Time Capsule (ST3000DM001 / ST2000DM001 2014-2018)," added Dagtenrettung.
Apple AirPort Time Capsule's Flaw
According to 9To5Mac's latest report, the ones most affected are MacBook users since the AirPort Time Capsule is usually used for Apple laptops. Researchers explained that the major hard drive flaw could destroy the write or read unit of your device and deform the write/read unit when it is stationary.
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When the user activates their Apple AirPort Time Capsule gadget, the Seagate hard drive, containing some of your sensitive files, could be destroyed.
Dagtenrettung's experts said that the flaw is currently found in two types of AirPort Time Capsules:
- 2TB ME177Z/A with Seagate Grenada ST2000Dm001
- 3TB ME182Z/A with Seagate Grenada ST3000DM001
How To Fix the Issue?
iFixit provided a simple guide to fix the current Apple AirPort Time Capsule issue. Based on the offered steps, all you need to do is replace the Seagate hard drive with a more reliable one.
- Remove the hard drive, which is located at the bottom of the hole with two rubber segments.
- After that, you need to use two chopsticks or any similar items that can detach the hard drive from the rubber segments.
- Once you did that, you can now slide in the new hard drive. Just making sure no cables get caught up.
- Reattach the drive SATA/Power connector
- After that, just trim off the top rubber pad to accommodate the 6TB replacement drive.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
