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  • #1

    usb harddisk woes

    Hello,

    A friend has encountered issues with a USB harddisk (Western Digital).

    The drive is not always seen by the system, and when it is seen, the file system seems to have gone. Is there a way to get data of of it?
    (I'm thinking about running either Ontrack or Partition Magic at a time when it is seen by the OS)

    Any other softwares you could recommend?
    Could it help to open the case and connect the disk directly (if possible)?

    Thanks!

    Jörg
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  • #2
    could you remove the drive and hook it up directly, as it might be dodgy usb thingy

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    • #3
      Yes, that was the ultimate plan... But I try to exhaust all other optiosn prior to opening it...


      Jörg
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      • #4
        No no, open it. The WD USB interfaces are hella picky/flaky.
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        • #5
          Hook it directly, if that doesn't work, I got a quote for recovery on 500GB MyBook for I think 700 Euros from Ontrack Germany.

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          • #6
            Had some troubles with the WD's, but the Seagate FreeAgent USB's work great here.
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            • #7
              the only problem I had with mine was the USB cable that was supplied with the unit. I replaced the cable and all was good.
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              • #8
                Have tried different cables, but to no avail... I'll tell them to open it up, and hook it up directly.

                Thanks!


                Jörg
                pixar
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                • #9
                  Is this one of those USB powered ones?
                  If so, have you tried a booster cable (2 usb port "y") to give it more power?
                  Some have issues with a single usb port not suppling enough power.
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                  • #10
                    No, it is one with a power supply (and no option of running it usb only)


                    Jörg
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