Effortless plug-and-play expandability of storage capacity in seconds
Vast capacities up to 5TB to store your photos, videos, music, important documents and more
USB-C connectivity for fast, easy plug-and-play use across today’s laptops and devices
Enjoy peace of mind with a 3-year limited warranty
Designed with the planet in mind and over 50% recycled materials plus recyclable packaging
Description
Discover reliable, high-capacity storage with WD Elements portable hard drives. Featuring USB-C connectivity, it provides simple plug-and-play use across Windows and Mac computers, plus compatible Android and iOS devices. Easily back up and access your documents, presentations, photos, videos, and other important files wherever you go, whether at home, at school, or on the move.
Dimensions (Overall): .6 Inches (H) x 3.23 Inches (W) x 4.35 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Electronics Features: Plug and Play
Connection Type: USB-C
Data Storage Capacity: 1TB
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows
Data storage type: HDD
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 1009949316
UPC: 718037912738
Item Number (DPCI): 056-02-0040
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 5.79 inches length x 4.06 inches width x 1.73 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.496 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Can I store all my files for my macbook while it is being repaired and how long is the download the storage for 200 gb files
submitted by Dyoy - 9 days ago
A: Hello Dyoy, Please be informed that WD Elements Portable drive comes preformatted in NTFS format for Windows OS. To use the drive for MacOS you can reformat the drive with macOS supported APFS file system using this link: https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detailweb/a_id/8200/ For around 200GB of files, the transfer depends on the MacBook, USB connection, and file types, but it can typically take few hours. If you are facing any issues, please contact us at https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ the customer support team will contact you as soon as possible.
submitted byWestern Digital Team - 7 days ago
Brand expert
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive for Windows USB C.
Yes. You can use that Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive as temporary storage for your MacBook files while it is being repaired. A 1TB drive has enough space for 200 GB of files with plenty of room left over.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 7 days ago
Target staff support
Q: Can I download and play games from steam with this ssd?
submitted by Julie - 24 days ago
A: Hello Julie, Please be informed that the WD Elements is a portable hard drive (HDD), not an SSD. You can store the games but not play directly from the external drive. We recommend you to please check with your host device vendor for more compatibility information. For more information about the drive, please refer to the link: https://www.westerndigital.com/products/portable-drives/wd-elements-portable-usb-3-0-hdd
submitted byWestern Digital Team - 18 days ago
Brand expert
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive for Windows USB C
No, you cannot download or play Steam games directly from this hard drive by itself. It is a portable storage device that can be used to store Steam game files and install games on a compatible Windows PC. Actual gameplay requires a computer that meets the game's system requirements.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 23 days ago
Target expert support
Q: Does this work for ps5
submitted by Edward - 1 month ago
A: Hi Edward, Please be informed that the WD Elements External drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can store the games but not play directly from the external drive. We recommend you to please check with your host device vendor for more compatibility information.
submitted byWestern Digital Team - 29 days ago
Brand expert
A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive for Windows USB C.
Yes, the Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive works with a PS5, but with major limitations. You can use it to store and play PS4 games or store PS5 games, but you cannot play PS5 games directly from it.
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 1 month ago
Target expert support
Q: is this a new external drive?
submitted by rp - 4 days ago
A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable Hard Drive for Windows USB C
Yes. This is a new external hard drive
If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
