My 1Tb external hard drive, which worked a few weeks ago, is no longer showing up in my computer or in computer manager>device Manager. I have files that I would like from it (not too important that if I lost it it wouldn't ruin me, but still would like them back). Is there anyway to fix this or recover the data? I will provide more info if you all need it. Oh yeah Forgot to say that the light on the case comes on and I can physically feel and hear the discs inside spinning the hdd.
Seagate Expansion Portable Drive physically works but computer does not recognize
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cpatel1987
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Verify the drive is actually plugged in, maybe a cable got loose somehow?
I have one of these handy to plug in bare hard drives via USB: http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412222410&sr=8-3&keywords=usb-to-sata+adapter . If that doesn't work, pretty much dead.
I have one of these handy to plug in bare hard drives via USB: http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412222410&sr=8-3&keywords=usb-to-sata+adapter . If that doesn't work, pretty much dead.
D_Know_WD
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Hi there Butrz,
I would agree with cpatel1987 and say that is a good idea to start with something simple like using another USB cable or trying the device into another port. Is the drive recognized in Disk Management?
You can also check out this: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1644496/lost-data-recovery.html
Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD
I would agree with cpatel1987 and say that is a good idea to start with something simple like using another USB cable or trying the device into another port. Is the drive recognized in Disk Management?
You can also check out this: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1644496/lost-data-recovery.html
Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD
cpatel1987
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Thats exactly why I dont buy external hdd anymore. Instead, i buy an internal hdd, then also buy an enclosure. Working at my previous job, it was one of the most common reasons for external hdd failure, manufacturers tend to make those connectors very cheaply. I would recommend the same, cost ends up being either slightly less or similar.
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