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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Black electrical tape, work better than any software
Black electrical tape :D
QuickDraw McGraw here!
The only real reason I keep electrical tape around is to cover up LEDs.
Came here to say “a sticker”. How is this difficult? Lol
Or a black marker, a couple of times.
Tape, electrical black.
This is the way
This is the way.
This, is the way.
The age old solution of TAPE.
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.
Painters tape and a sharpie. Layered.
-Autist with severe light sensitivity
Unfortunately, my flavor of AuDHD isn’t compatible with Arch lol
You have gold hydride-dideuteride? Lucky!
lol if only
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
Try
brightnessctl. If it does not recognize it, go with some tape I guess.why not a tape, black, for electrical things
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
You know those rubber feet things you can get that you put on furniture legs? I love those. Block out the LED lights on the air conditioning in the bedroom, computers, etc.
I think black nail polish can work too, if you know any BTGGs.
