Hard Drive powers on but not read by computer

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by pewpew, Dec 21, 2010.

  1. pewpew

    pewpew Geek Trainee

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    I have a IOMega Prestige external hard drive. P/n: 31763600 R. It was working fine one day. Then I packed it in my luggage for a flight. Now, it is no longer read by my computer (Mac). It powers up as I can hear it running, but the computer doesn't read it. I tried it on a Windows PC, but same issue. it says unknown device found...device ready to use, but it never shows up in Mr Computer. Any ideas? Should i just get a new enclosure?

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    pewpew, Dec 21, 2010
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  2. Wildcard

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    Hi,

    Do you have another usb cable (or firewire, whichever it is) that you could try to rule out a damaged cable?
     
    Wildcard, Dec 21, 2010
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  3. pewpew

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    No, but I try to borrow one. Would that be the likely reason?
    Thanks.
     
    pewpew, Dec 22, 2010
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  4. HardwareHunter

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    Or the hard drive enclosure has gone bad too. Remove from the enclosure and connect it to the computer directly.
     
    HardwareHunter, Dec 22, 2010
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  5. gougreat

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    it could be the power issue.. remove the casing or at least replace the power unit... try to use it with constant power source.. I face same issue with my hard disc.. i jus swaped the power source.. it will surely work..
     
    gougreat, Mar 6, 2011
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