120 not recognized
Simpletech model sp u25/120 not recognized anymore
pc sees unrecognized device in usb port
was working fine then when pc shut down and restarted, no longer recognized. i have tried the device on my laptop too and it is not recognized in device manager
pc sees unrecognized device in usb port
was working fine then when pc shut down and restarted, no longer recognized. i have tried the device on my laptop too and it is not recognized in device manager
Computers & Internet - SimpleTech - (SP-U25/120G) 120 GB USB Hard Drive
Answers & Comments
Hello,
Sounds like you have a failing enclosure, are you still under warranty?
If you're under warranty and have other copies of all your files, simply visit the western digital website and file a warranty claim. They are very good about replacing any drives that fail.
If you do have files you'll need recovered then you do have a cheap solution to try before commiting to more expensive solutions. It will void your warranty but frankly the warranty is useless if you need your files.
Take your drive to a PC shop and ask the technicians to test the hard drive in a new enclosure. If you're lucky it's just a failure in the enclosure and you should be back in business for less than $50. If this fails to work and you're located in North or South America contact www.armor-it.com if you live outside the Americas, contact me by replying to this page and I will direct you to an apropriate facility nearer to you.
Crankstart