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 Dec 11 2006, 08:44 PM
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I recently bought a 160GB Seagate external hard drive to use with my laptop (Dell Inspiron 9300). Recently, I noticed that the drive would no longer show up in my computer. I know that the computer is detecting it, because I get a 'Safely remove hardware' in the notification area. I do not recall installing or tweaking anything in the last month (wow), but I guess I did do something. Any help is appreciated! Moderator Edit: Moved topic to more appropriate forum. ~ Animal This post has been edited by Animal: Dec 11 2006, 09:44 PM -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 11 2006, 10:39 PM
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 Forum Addict  Group: Banned Posts: 1,327 Joined: 18-October 06 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 90,873 |
What you will need to do is delete the hard drive from Device Manager (if it shows there)...
then unplug the cable wire...... then reboot (without it connected)...... then after looking over your Device Manager and system ....... power down. plug in the cable wire... then reboot. You should get indication that it's plugged in. If not, you may need to try a different cable. -------------------- Walkman
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Dec 12 2006, 12:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715 |
I tried your suggestion, and the computer did give an indication of detecting it (The drive appears under 'Safely Remove Hardware'). The only problem is that it is not listed under the 'My Computer' window (If I was unclear the first time, I apologize).
-------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 12 2006, 09:55 AM
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 Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,526 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Could be that another removable device has "stolen" the drive letter designation. Try changing it in Disk Management to see if that helps. (Start...Run...type in "diskmgmt.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enter)
-------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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Dec 13 2006, 06:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715 |
Usasma,
I tried you suggestion, but didn't get any results. The drive still does not show up. I am going to try to get another external device and connect it, to see if that shows up. -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 13 2006, 07:30 PM
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 01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
Have you tried the drive on another computer?
-------------------- JC
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Dec 13 2006, 07:36 PM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
Seagate also has a support page that may provide some help with your problem.
Let us know. http://www.seagate.com/support/disc/extern...x.html#external -------------------- JC
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Dec 13 2006, 07:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715 |
I ran all of the diagnostics tests, as well as the troubleshooting, but it returned no results. I'll try to find another computer to connect to the drive as fast as I can. Also, I have tried connecting an external CD Drive to the computer, but it failed to display that as well.
One thing I have forgotten to mention is that I have disabled the 'Auto-run' feature in Windows. -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 13 2006, 08:19 PM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
QUOTE(Domenicm @ Dec 11 2006, 08:44 PM)  I recently bought a 160GB Seagate external hard drive Could you also provide the exact model number of the external drive? -------------------- JC
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Dec 13 2006, 08:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715 |
I am not quite sure where I could find the model number, but according to Seagate Support, which says the model numbers begin with 'ST,' it would be 'ST3160203U2-RK
-------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 13 2006, 08:37 PM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
Do you see the drive at all, as indicated in the troubleshooting guide?
http://www.seagate.com/support/ts/external...mgr.html#device This post has been edited by Joshuacat: Dec 13 2006, 08:38 PM -------------------- JC
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Dec 13 2006, 09:14 PM
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Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,526 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Since you couldn't see the external CD either, it's either that the drive and the CD are bad (unlikely) or that there's something wrong with your USB ports.
I'd suggest reinstalling your motherboard/chipset drivers. You should be able to get them from the Dell support website. -------------------- - John
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Dec 13 2006, 10:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715 |
@Joshuacat: The drive is displayed under 'Disk Drives' as "Seagate External Drive USB Device,' as well as under USB Controllers. In the disk management window, there is no warning next to the drive label.
@Usasma: I just noticed that I was able to transfer images from my camera's memory card through USB by going to 'Import' in Picasa (my image organization program). Also, my Wacom pen tablet device is working properly (USB), so I doubt the USB ports are fried. -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind!
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Dec 14 2006, 08:11 AM
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01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339 |
What drive letter is designated to the drive? It should show up under Disk Management.
If there is a drive letter assigned. Could you try to click Start, Run, x: Replace x with the drive letter assigned. Also, see if it shows up under ... Right-Click the Start button Click Explore Look for your drive. If all of that works...go through the same steps with the USB CD drive. When your troubleshooting, try to only have the suspect device connected to a USB port. (Of course, you can keep a USB mouse or keyboard connected  )Anyways, let us know how you made out with all of those steps. This post has been edited by Joshuacat: Dec 14 2006, 08:15 AM -------------------- JC
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Dec 14 2006, 08:59 AM
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Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,526 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
"Something wrong with your USB ports" doesn't mean that they're fried. It could be something as simple as the fix Joshuacat mentions, it could be corrupted drivers, it could be most anything that lies between the device and the desktop.
-------------------- - John
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