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 Post subject: 20GB External Drive won't spin
PostPosted: April 14th, 2009, 22:09 
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I have an old Storix Fusion 20GB External HD. When I plug into the USB, the red power light comes on and the blue disk light blinks for a bit... however, there is no spinning and the disk doesn't show up as connected under 'My Computer.'

What are my options, other than professional data recovery?
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 Post subject: Re: 20GB External Drive won't spin
PostPosted: April 14th, 2009, 23:28 
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Check your PCB for any damages.
Also try to connect your drive directly to your computer.

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 Post subject: Re: 20GB External Drive won't spin
PostPosted: April 15th, 2009, 0:45 
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harddrivespecialist wrote:
connect your drive directly to your computer.

Probably author tried to connect HDD to IDE :
"doesn't show up as connected under 'My Computer.'"
If you need the data go to data recovery company, if no forget about your drive and buy new one.

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BlackST
 Post subject: Re: 20GB External Drive won't spin
PostPosted: April 15th, 2009, 2:35 
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Beside professional recovery ? D.I.Y. , naturally if you can.
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gdg9
 Post subject: Re: 20GB External Drive won't spin
PostPosted: April 15th, 2009, 21:25 
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Well, I removed the HD from the casing and the PCB, however, the pins are a little different than what is in my desktop. Keep in mind, this is an old 20GB HD, about 6 years old. The drive is actually made by Toshiba. Any other tips? I'm new at this type of stuff. Thanks!
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