Long time blinking white light

The white light has been blinking for several days after the 40 sec, more like a minute, reset. Everything I have read says to let it continue because it is doing a file check. How long should I let it go?

Hello Mike2636,

Maybe you should try contacting WD’s Technical Support about this.

To Contact WD for Technical Support
http://support.wdc.com/support/case.aspx?lang=en