http://www.fixya.com/support/fireliteSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comThu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t136918-problwm_using_external_hard_drivehey there I have some problem using the harddriv e coz i cannot transfer any data onto it. when i try to transfer some data it gives an error message sayin that the disk is not write-protected or full..but the disk actually is almost empty. please...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t140220-intermitant_powerMy problem is that my Firelite will power up when I plug it in, but if it is moved at all the light goes out and my computer says that hardware was removed. This is a problem as all of my music is on the Firelite and it is difficult to listen to...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t162355-smartdisk_firelite_recognized_desktopmy smartdisk FireLite (model FwfL100n) portable works on my sony laptop but not on my dell desktop-it lights up, says device can be removed(names device) but doesn't show on my computer as being available (to write to or retrieve info). can anyone...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t183425-hard_drive_isnt_recognized_whenI just got the Sandisk Firelite a few months ago and it was working fine, until I tried to delete a rather large file. It first said the trash was empty, but there were still a few files left in the trash. Now it is not being recognized by either my...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t185895-40_gig_externalI HAVE TRASHED EVERYTHING I HAD ON MY EXTERNAL DRIVE YET IT STILL SAYS I HAVE 19 GIG AVAILABLE INSTEAD OF SAYING THAT I SHOULD HAVE 40 GIG,SINCE THERE IS NO DATA ON THE DRIVE. I AM USING A MAC AND IM RUNNING TIGER. THANKSThu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t194515-icon_missing_desktopmy icon for my harddrive is missing from my desktop. i did a search and cannot find the firelite external hd. help! it makes a funny noise when i move it.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t200702-recover_files_hard_driveI let my best friend borrow my hard drive to copy some movies. When he returned it I was not able to view or see any of the files. It prompts me to format the hard drive. How can I fix this. It shows it as a local drive instead of removeable drive.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t206476-firelite_fwfl40_need_upgrade_hdI want/need to upgrade the HD in my 3 year-old FireLite 40Gb and I would appreciate input on:- a) what type(s) of drive(s) are compatible (I realise they need to be 2.5inch) - it has been suggested that only Toshibas products can be fitted? b) is...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t216435-firelite_wont_mount_computerMy Powerbook G4 with OX10 will no longer mount my firelite externel hard drive. It shows up in disk utility but it will not verify and Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit (-9972) appears. What can I do to mount the drive without...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t220288-smartdisk_firelite_model_usbflb40_c_notDell Inspiron 2650 - os Windows xp - The above external hdd is not recognised when connected to the port. Data from the disk has to be recovered. The light flashes in the disk but not steady. This problem cropped up after the hdd is vacum cleaned...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t252588-automatic_backup_external_hard_driveHello I have had a Firelite back up external hard drive for about a year now, and everything has worked fine. Weekly it reminded me to back up my files, and then proceeded to do so autimatically when prompted. Suddenly, it has stopped doing this,...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t254616-mac_computer_not_reades_or_recognizeit was working perfect, and someone? unpluged the computer when it was working and now i can't open the external hard driv. please help!.?? can i still recver my stuff from there????Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t260934-smartdisk_firelite_120_gig_wont_let_meHELLO MY FIRELITE WONT LET ME BACK IN I USE IT TO STORE MUSIC FILES AND I PLAY FROM MY CD PLAYERS RIGHT FROM THE SMALL FIRELITE HARD DRIVES I HAVE TWO AND THEN ONE DAY I WANTED TO GO INTO THE DRIVE TO PUT MORE MUSIC AND I NOTICE THAT THE NAME...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t278166-external_hard_driveComputer does not recognize the productThu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t286887-reformastI had info backed up on my Firelite; in consolidating my archives I have transferred what I need to and trashed the remainder. Although the Firelite has no longer any files it show on the info window that only a portion of the space is available....Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t319810-firelite_hard_drive_read_as_local_diskHello, I have used two separate Firelite hard drives with my work and home computers for the past several years. One of the Firelites continues to work well. However, my computers began reading the other Firelite hard drive today as a "local disk"...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t321314-firelite_160gb_hd_not_recognizedIt worked fine the first time I used it. Copied all my data, tried to plug it into different computers (desktop and laptop) and neither machine recognized it. Just got a msg stating there was a problem during installation and the device may not...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t321802-icon_missingMy Computer Icon is missing from my desktop ! I cannot run my CD's when I put them in my CD driveThu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t330162-formmated_smartdisk_trying_installI formmatted my smartdisk hard drive when I tryed to install in on Me OS.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t354895-smartdisk_firelite_80gb_stopped_workingMy Smartdisk Firelite 80GB stopped working today. I've had it for about 3 years and no problems. It worked this morning around 12:30am and around 9:30am, I plugged it into another comp and nothing. No light-just the sound of the drives spinning. ...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t357493-firelite_30gigNeed driver for win 98. How can I get on? Glenn glennnmt@yahoo.comThu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t363404-center_pin_external_power_polaritySmartDisk FireliteUSBFLB120 - What polarity is the external power center pin? + or -? I have universal power supply, not enough power from USB pin on PC. Need external power. Unit and manual do not indicate C+ or C-.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t378510-firelite_hd_160gb_mount_pcHi Experts, My Firelite portable FW HD works fine on the mac, but I was hoping it would also mount on my PC. Is it possible to run the HD on both. I had a LACIE that worked on both systems. I'm running OSX 10.4 and windows XP? Cheers if you can help.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t389519-flb40_firelite_hard_drivei plugged it in, but how do you use it? my hard drive C is almost full, and i can't seem to be able to use the E, firelite, to run my computer. does it? or was i mistaken for what it is used for? what can i do to have the extra space that is on the E...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t398954-firelite_usbflb_160_mountJust got a Firelite USB FLB160. Plugged it in and the drivers load fine, the light on the unit is solid blue. Problem: there is no assigned drive letter so I don't have access to the device.There are no external mounted drives on the system (just a,...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t408646-smartdisk_firelite_usbflb80_stoppedIt worked fine at startup two weeks ago. Then would not mount the icon on desktop after being off overnight. Using other USB port helped temporarily, but stopped again after overnight shutdown. My iMac is an old model. Friend tried my Firelite on his...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t662786-helpI dropped my Firelite the other day and now when I plug it in to my?computerthrough usb, the blue llight goes on but it doesn't show up on the computer, and when I put my ear up to it there is this repeated clicking-like noise that sounds like it is...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t738658-power_connection_but_no_data_macI have had my hard drive for a few months now with no problems, but a few days ago my computer stopped connecting to my hard drive. There is a power connection being made, but no data connection. I have a Mac and connect using FireWire. Any advice...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t766019-power_connection_but_no_data_macI have had my hard drive for a few months now with no problems, but a few days ago my computer stopped connecting to my hard drive. There is a power connection being made, but no data connection. I have a Mac and connect using FireWire. Any advice...Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:57:31 GMT