There are two possibilities: the drive is bad or the enclosure has lost a connection. First try a new data cable (if you didn't do this when you tried it on the other computer). Next, if you are willing to do this, take apart the enclosure and check for any loose or damaged wires in the enclosure. To check if the drive is good, check the specs on the drive (IDE/SATA), you can use a different enclosure (match the size and internal connection) or a USB/IDE/SATA adapter. With the drive connected to the computer with a different device, see if you can access the drive.
For most external drives, taking apart the enclosure to access the drive may void the warranty. However, a warranty replacement will not include data recovery.
Good luck.
Cindy Wells (drive enclosures and the USB/IDE/SATA hard drive adapters are available at stores like TigerDirect.com and NewEgg.com)
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There are two possibilities: the drive is bad or the enclosure has lost a connection. First try a new data cable (if you didn't do this when you tried it on the other computer).
Next, if you are willing to do this, take apart the enclosure and check for any loose or damaged wires in the enclosure. To check if the drive is good, check the specs on the drive (IDE/SATA), you can use a different enclosure (match the size and internal connection) or a USB/IDE/SATA adapter. With the drive connected to the computer with a different device, see if you can access the drive.
For most external drives, taking apart the enclosure to access the drive may void the warranty. However, a warranty replacement will not include data recovery.
Good luck.
Cindy Wells
(drive enclosures and the USB/IDE/SATA hard drive adapters are available at stores like TigerDirect.com and NewEgg.com)