Hard Drive powers on but not read by computer

[pewpew]

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?

Thanks

 

[Wildcard]

Hi,

Do you have another usb cable (or firewire, whichever it is) that you could try to rule out a damaged cable?

 

[pewpew]

No, but I try to borrow one. Would that be the likely reason?
Thanks.

 

[HardwareHunter]

Or the hard drive enclosure has gone bad too. Remove from the enclosure and connect it to the computer directly.

 

[gougreat]

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..