Disappearing Drive

RalphG

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Hello All,
I've had this problem for awhile, but here goes.
I have an HP computer its a few years old. I have two
optical drives on it one internal and one USB external.
For some reason the external drive sometimes disappears
from the computer. I can't find it anywhere then a few days
later it pops back up. I have tried replacing the cables and
checked to power and still the problem continues. I also tried
reinstalled the system and sometimes it works.
If anyone has any help it would be appreciated.

RalphG.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire X3910 & HP Pavilion a6334f
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
CPU
Acer: Intel Pentium E5700 HP: Core 2 Duo E4500
Memory
Acer: 4 GB HP: 3 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Acer: Integrated HP: Integrated
Sound Card
Acer: Integrated HP: Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Sceptre 21"
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Acer: WD Caviar Blue 640 GB WD6400AAKS-22A7B2
HP: WD 500GB WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Cooling
Both: CPU Fan
Internet Speed
4.5 To 5.0
Other Info
Seagate Ext. Port. Drive 2.5" 500 GB
Hitachi Ext. Port. Drive 2.5" 320 GB
Is the external drive powered from the mains?
 

My Computer

OS
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
Its powered directly to the power strip.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire X3910 & HP Pavilion a6334f
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
CPU
Acer: Intel Pentium E5700 HP: Core 2 Duo E4500
Memory
Acer: 4 GB HP: 3 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Acer: Integrated HP: Integrated
Sound Card
Acer: Integrated HP: Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Sceptre 21"
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Acer: WD Caviar Blue 640 GB WD6400AAKS-22A7B2
HP: WD 500GB WDC WD5000AAKS-65YGA0
Cooling
Both: CPU Fan
Internet Speed
4.5 To 5.0
Other Info
Seagate Ext. Port. Drive 2.5" 500 GB
Hitachi Ext. Port. Drive 2.5" 320 GB
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