Best way to RMA WD 500gig My Book that stopped working after three weeks?

Question

What is the `best, fastest or safest way to RMA a drive from Western Digital?

Answer 1

Where did you buy it from?

Some places allow a month for defective equipment exchange.

or here's the WD link
http://support.wdc.com/warranty/selection.asp?custtype=end

Answer 2

Best way to RMA is contact Western Digital. Fill out the appropriate forms, and when they are satisfied with the information you have given them, they will give you an RMA number, once you have your number all you need to do is ship it usually there is some small fee that needs to be included.

Good Luck