dextermat said:
Hi,
Before buying anything, especially in electronics, looks at the reviews.
Sure they are not expensive but they have the highest failure rate in the business.
Open the box if not under warranty and plug it in your computer .
If it's not recognized get a western digital my book.
Way better quality and reliability.
Thanks for the advice but getting a new external hdd is not as easy as going out and just getting one as i cannot currently afford it. I cant open the device because it's probably still under warranty however i cannot find the receipt...before i open the device, i'd appreciate anything else i can try to remedy my problem ASAP.