old HDD not detected when used as external drive

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  1. iko22
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    Windows 7 x64, Vista x64, 8.1 smartphone
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    What color is the plastic inside the USB connector? If the plastic inside is blue then it is USB 3 device, if the plastic is black then it is USB legacy.
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  3. JSmith2011
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    Win7 SP1
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       New #12

    Yea it's blue
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