iomega 1tb external hd wont install

boohbah · 27 Sep 2011

can you try this rod, take out all the externals you have plugged in and try with the iomega on its own. it could be that the drive letter originally assigned to the iomega is already being used by another external.

gopher1 · 27 Sep 2011

hi

i think ive covered that by putting it in a laptop with no externals ,instead of the pc which has other externals.

but i will try it tomorrow, without even a memeory stick or printer lead.

i hear the motor start, lights on

but nothing

rod

boohbah · 27 Sep 2011

i think your probably right. still a bit of a puzzle then.

gopher1 · 27 Sep 2011

hi

i think its time to see what pc world would charge

ill keep u posted

rod

Britton30 · 27 Sep 2011

gopher1 said:

hi
yes i have tryed it in pc and laptop no go. the same lead works on other external hds, but i will try another lead tomorrow.

the link you gave have the same problem

rod

The drive is probably dead.

gopher1 · 28 Sep 2011

hi

its certainly acting dead

but theres a years worth of material on it so i have to slow pursue the options

ill see what pc world have to say, theres no rush at this point

i might try a new case from ebay

any ideas?

rod

Britton30 · 28 Sep 2011

Some advice, I would steer away from eBay for any PC parts and accessories unless you know the seller personally.
Do you mean a new emclosure for the iOmega drive or a PC case?

gopher1 · 28 Sep 2011

hi

yes thats the word ` enclosure` for the casing on a hd

yes, i would only buy from 100% person

ill 1st check pc world today
thanks
rod

gopher1 · 28 Sep 2011

hi

pc world want £30 to transfer data to another hd

they say its 99% alway the `enclosure` that gone wrong

i can not find a enclosure for 1tb iomega( silver, round corner one end)

so will probby do pc world at some stage

thanks for your help

rod

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