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    My computer refuses to reconize my EX HD

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Earthad, Aug 23, 2007.

  1. Earthad

    Earthad Notebook Consultant

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    My computer(an Asus G1S) up until yesterday had absolutely no problems with my external Hard drive. But recently it won't read it, i have not done anything to my computer, i haven't deleted drivers or anything. I don't have the drivers on hand and the ones to download don't seem to be of any use.
    The external HD is a Western Digital 160gb ex hd, i got it for x-mas this past year.

    If anyone has any advice it'd be greatly appreciated.
     
    Earthad, Aug 23, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    does it not recognize the drive, does it recognize the drive but it won't read it?
     
    f4ding, Aug 23, 2007
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  3. Ethyriel

    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    hot or cold plug? If you've only tried one or the other, try the other or the one.

    hot plug = plugging while booted
    cold plug = plugging while powered off
     
    Ethyriel, Aug 23, 2007
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