OK, I found an exact match here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/PCB-board-for-WD...sid=p1638.m118
That's about a $100 gamble -
1 - if it is a bad PCB will the external enclosure idea work if I don't replace the PCB?
2 - is the PCB a plug only or will I need to solder?
3 - I have a local computer shop right around the corner but he is a one man show and stuff goes in and never comes out sometimes
4 - can anyone recommend Best Buy Geek Squad for a problem of this nature?