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?
Black electrical tape, work better than any software
Try
brightnessctl. If it does not recognize it, go with some tape I guess.The age old solution of TAPE.
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.
Perfect answer, no need for me to scroll further.
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.
why not a tape, black, for electrical things
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.
Orient it so the LED is facing away from you, with the LED facing a surface covered with Vantablack or some such equivalent. This saves on tape etc…
Tape, electrical black.
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gaff tape
This is the only correct answer.
Black electrical tape :D
The only real reason I keep electrical tape around is to cover up LEDs.
QuickDraw McGraw here!
Came here to say “a sticker”. How is this difficult? Lol
Or a black marker, a couple of times.
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
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.
