30 Aug 09
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
30 Aug 09
Originally posted by Freddie2008The simplest answer I can give you is that it's broken and you should buy a new one. Drive making very strange sound = dead (depending on the very strange sound, but I think I'm right)
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
30 Aug 09
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Originally posted by Freddie2008
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
30 Aug 09
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Originally posted by Freddie2008Have you tried a new USB lead?
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
Have you tried a different USB port?
Can you try it on a different computer?
Noise is not a good sign 😕
30 Aug 09
Originally posted by Freddie2008Re-boot both. Connect before re-starting.
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
31 Aug 09
Originally posted by Freddie2008Try splashing a little water on it, that should take care of the strange noise.
When I moved my laptop with my external hard drive still connected, the USB tugged out, and now when I re-connect it, it makes a very strange sound for around 5 minutes, then stops and doesn't show up in My Documents. The green light to say it is connected is on, but the computer isn't recognising it.
