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computer does not recognize external hard drive

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by shadob, Mar 18, 2006.

  1. yg1983

    yg1983 Member

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    I have done what you have said. However, the same problem persist. Please advice. Thank you.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    So you get the same problem if the drive is running inside the computer?
     
  3. yg1983

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    Yes. Same problem as the one I have indicated in the previous post. Any helps will be good. Thanks.
     
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    Hmm, it sounds like the drive may have failed. Not sure who to suggest to have it repaired.
     
  5. yg1983

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    So means i have no way to recover anything inside?
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Well, if the data on it is very valuable, you can have it repaired/recovered, but most people charge mega $$$ for that.
     
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    OMG... Thanks for ur help anyway. At least I tried...
     
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    It's not written in stone that the drive has failed though. As a last resort i'd try both tests with someone else's PC as well, before you declare the drive needs recovery.
     

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