Can't use external hard drive

TheBananaPeel

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As the title says, I can't use my external hard drive. I have plugged it in and then nothing happens. It's not in 'computer', but it is in 'disc management' but I can't change drive letter or paths. Please help! If you need any more information I will be happy to help!
 

meowmix44

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External drives usually come with a AC adapter for power. A standard 2.0/3.0 USB port cannot power a exernal HDD
 

TheBananaPeel

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External drives usually come with a AC adapter for power. A standard 2.0/3.0 USB port cannot power a exernal HDD[/quotemsg]

It's too late now but just for the record it was already plugged in to the mains