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Problem with Simpledrive 1 TB external hard drive

Dec 15, 2010 1:32AM PST

I have the drive connected to a satellite receiver PVR in order to record programs. We moved the intertainment center and I had to disconnect and reconnect everything. When I press the record button now it tells me that "USB is not connected". I tried another cable to no avail. The light comes on, so I know that there is power.

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Sounds dead.
Dec 15, 2010 1:45AM PST

Try their warranty.

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PVR hook up
Dec 16, 2010 12:55AM PST

What hardware are you using for the hook up?

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I feel foolish-found the problem
Dec 16, 2010 12:34PM PST

In the process of moving things around I apparently got the power supplies mixed up. It was under powered. I connedted to a 6v supply instead of a 12v. I'm fortunate that I didn't over power it and burn it up. It,s working fine now. Thanks for trying to help.