I have an old Time Capsule, 2TB, Model A1355.
Does any way exist to repurpose the device as just an external hard drive?
If possible, I'd like to:
- store my music library on the Time Capsule then access the music via
iTunes from my MacPro & - disable the wireless and networking capabilities (excepting any required to use the device as an external drive).
I have upgraded my network/wireless to a Lynksys Velop so I don't need the networking & wireless capabilities of the Time Capsule anymore.
It would just seem like a waste to throw out the device if one can repurpose it.
Best Answer
Yes, if you want it just to be an external drive. Following this iFixit guide to Disassembling a Time Capsule.
You can remove the internal Hard Drive and place it into a dedicated USB external drive enclosure.
As far as I am aware, you cannot disable the core functionality without also disabling access to the drive.