seagate 500gb not detected but have light which is blinking and spinning sound and hear clicking sound also.. pleasa help

Jemz Alonzo · Mar 19, 2013

i have 500 gb external hdd but not detected in my computer but there is spinning sound and also like a clicking sound.. and light is blinking on.. what to do? is there a chance i could fix my hdd to able to use it again or atleast recover my data.. thanks... pls do help

kenrivers · Mar 19, 2013

A clicking sound can indicate a failing or failed hard drive. First, do not attempt to write any more data to the drive as this decreases the chances of you recovering any data. Second, try the drive on another computer, if you can, and if it works attempt to recover data from it. Third, check the drive maker's web site for disk checking tools and check the drive for errors.

nukemaster · Mar 19, 2013

If it is a 2.5 inch drive, Ensure your usb ports are able to power it. Sometimes they sound like they are clicking when they are trying to fire up without enough power.

Failing that, Take apart the case and try the drive in a computer as that is the best way to get data back.

Jemz Alonzo · Mar 21, 2013

thank you for answering me.. i just give my hdd to an IT person.. he said that its hard to get my data back.. im so shock knowing it.. can anyone pls try to help me.. very desperate..

Jemz Alonzo · Mar 21, 2013

my hdd now is dead... can i still get my data back? do i need to go to an data recovery company to get my data.. because there is one here telling that they can get back all the lost data.. but its too expensive..

nukemaster · Mar 21, 2013

The only thing i can think of is to remove it from the enclosure and hope that a PC can see if.

kenrivers · Mar 21, 2013

Data recovery is expensive and nukemaster is right, remove it from the enclosure and hope for the best. If you can get a PC to recoginize it you may be able to retrieve some of the data.

Jemz Alonzo · Mar 21, 2013

do i need to open the case? but i dont know.. its seagate free agent gofles drive.. kinda latest.. i dont know how to put it in pc.. but i watch video of other hardrive that is old model.. looks like it was easy..

kenrivers · Mar 21, 2013

Yes, you will need to open the case. You can try using a screwdriver to pry the case open but do so carefully. Since it is probably a 2.5" drive you will probably need an adpater to fit it into your computer - something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811993005&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Case+Accessories-_-N82E16811993005&gclid=CK6U4ZCnj7YCFQk4nAod01IALA
Installing the drive is not as difficult as you think.

nukemaster · Mar 22, 2013

at 500 gigabytes, chances are its sata. So the plugs should match any modern system.

You can just sit it in the case, it does not even need to be screwed in, just done let anything metal short out on the bottom of it.

Take extra care as laptop drives(2.5inch) have thinner tops and CAN be crushed if less force then a desktop drive.

Jemz Alonzo · Mar 26, 2013

thanks guys!!! till now i cant open it .. bec.. im scared.. i really dont know how..
and that adapter i really need that

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