Help! Problem getting my external drive to work

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  • Patrick_Young
    PCHF Member
    • Jul 2023
    • 1

    #1

    Help! Problem getting my external drive to work

    I need to replace my 2009 WD3200BEVT hard drive case. As its quite old, it uses the SATA 3Gb/s interface. I recently purchased a replacement case but when I connect it to the PC, the blue external hard drive light comes on, but there is no humming sound or connection to the PC. Usually the external drive is powered via the PC. I have tried different USB cables, different replacement cases, different ports and different PC’s – even the TV - but still the same result. Is there anything I can do to get this external drive working?
  • PeterOz
    PCHF Technical Response Team
    • Mar 2021
    • 4191

    #2
    Originally posted by Patrick Young
    WD3200BEVT
    Is a drive not an external case.
    Have you put the drive into an external case?
    If yes what case

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    • Bruce
      PCHF Moderator
      • Oct 2017
      • 10702

      #3
      a picture may help us understand better! (y)

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      • Bruce
        PCHF Moderator
        • Oct 2017
        • 10702

        #4
        @Patrick Young - any news?

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        • Rustys
          PCHF Member
          • Jul 2016
          • 7862

          #5
          Closed following instruction on other forums.

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