Windows Explorer doesn't recognize added Hard Drive

I recently attempted to add a hard drive to my Lenovo W520 laptop using a CD/DVD caddy accessory designed to hold a SATA hard drive.

Windows recognized the new device and according to its messages, automatically installed the required device drivers. However, when I go into Windows Explorer, the new drive is nowhere to be found.

Now, I know (or at least assume) this new drive probably needs to be formatted, but shouldn't it show up within Windows Explorer even in a pre-formatted state?

If anyone can give me a clue as to what the problem might be, that'd be great.

Thanks,
—Thri

No, it should show up in Disk Management to initialize and/or format, but until given a letter it will not show up in Explorer. Drive Letter - Add, Change, or Remove in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

gregrocker said:

No, it should show up in Disk Management to initialize and/or format, but until given a letter it will not show up in Explorer. Drive Letter - Add, Change, or Remove in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

Thanks, gr. I think that'll get me on the right track.

—Thri
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PS - I'd forgotten how much fun it is to embarrass myself in this forum.

There is no embarassment for asking questions 3C, only failing to ask them and getting caught out on the error.

gregrocker said:

There is no embarassment for asking questions 3C, only failing to ask them and getting caught out on the error.

Thanks. I can use the encouragement.:)