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1TB External hard drive won't start up

by Jul 7, 2014 2:21AM PDT

Hi
I've just tried to access my Maxtor external hard drive and it won't start up. The green light's not showing and its not making any noises. I've tried another power cable and that hasn't worked either....HELP!!!

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Often enough
by Jul 7, 2014 8:03AM PDT

If you see no power, the i/f pcb within the HD case is kaput. as Robert offered remove and install in new ext. USB that you need. If the need if critial you can try a adapter or direct install if desktop type PC. i find using an ext. USB "HD dock" quite useful as well. good luck

tada -----Willy Happy

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Thank you!!
by melb021170 Jul 8, 2014 3:54AM PDT

Thank you very much Bob and Willy, I'll give this a go and let you know how I get on! fingers crossed! Happy

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The usual
by Forum moderator Jul 7, 2014 2:31AM PDT

Is to try the HDD inside, in some other case.
Bob

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