External Hard Drive Problems.

i have this SimpleTech 120GB SimpleDrive Portable Hard Drive. i cannot open it anymore. it doesnt appear in my computer and in disk management. i can see the blue light on it. everytime i plug it in, it seems that it makes my application slow or sometimes stop? i really need the files there i realy need help guys?
tnx.
Answer #1
I would try to take the hard drive out of the external enclosure and place it in a desktop if that’s possible.
Answer #2
I would try to take the hard drive out of the external enclosure and place it in a desktop if that's possible.
how can i do that?
Answer #3
well, normally there’s a 2.5″ sata drive inside the enclosure, so you should be able to open the case, take the drive out and connect the drive directly on to you motherboard with SATA. -> for this the drive will have to be with normal SATA connections like this:
If your drive has the smaller laptop connections , you’ll need a special adapter for it …
Answer #4
is there any other option? and what do u mean by? “take the drive out”?
Answer #5
aren’t there any screws or maybe a “click” system which makes it possible to open the enclosure ?
Answer #6
What you need is a power supply/usb charger for your external hard disk for it to be detected. It should look like this:


Use this kind of cable:

One USB is connected to the PC, the other USB is connected in the charger and the other smaller end is connected in your hard disk. Try it. Good luck.


Answer #7
it is external? and it is not in the enclosure?
Answer #8
well i have that kind of cable, but i cant afford to have that kind of adapter? is that a really technical problem?
Answer #9
well i have that kind of cable, but i cant afford to have that kind of adapter? is that a really technical problem?

Borrow from your friend/neighbour or go to a computer shop and pretend that you would like to buy a USB charger and cable. Tell them that you would like to test it first before buying it. They will then test it in their computer if it works or not.


Answer #10
ok tnx for that one, i’ll give it a shot