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Sata hard disk detected, but not working?

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my comp detects sata hard disk (its displayed in bios), but the hard disk is not working. i couldn't see the files stored in the hard disk. how to get my files back?

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Are you using Windows? If so, make sure the devices is detected in the hardware manager (run: compmgmt.msc). If you find it is detected, you often have to add it via the disk management in the same component management console.

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am running win xp. btw, i found that the data cable is damaged. i replaced it and now its working .

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Good deal. Happy to hear that you are up and running.

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