As I don' have a model number I can't offer which idea to try first. such as cables, power or put the drive in another box.
Let's hope you tried it on another laptop. Sadly you left out all the good details or the story about how many times it bounced on the pavement.
Bob
Hello guys,
I have a Western Digital USB Hard Drive and for some reason when I plug it in it doesn't show up on the Windows Disk Management, it just makes a wired noise and then stops making that noise. I don't think the disk is spinning, I've taken some pictures and recorded a video so you guys can see it. If you have any idea of what could be the problem please let me know.
Thank you.
Eric
Pictures:
http://i.minus.com/ibqTRL0sQTh6J1.JPG
http://i.minus.com/ivdwTKNkWEWnK.JPG
http://i.minus.com/inHesuj7e1ea0.JPG
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpxb0nWsgII

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