20 Most Recent SimpleTech Hitachi SimpleDrivell 2TB Turbo USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Questions & Answers

If it is the hard drive that is clicking, you have a dead hard drive.

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you can use the windows search option to be able to find those files, but that will take a long time. you can use a backup drive or a backup software, they are almost reliable. if the files are important, then i would recommend taking a backup with the help of a technician. Call 1-877-805-1027 for toll free expert help.

Unplug the external. Then Try rebooting cold. When the computer stops +30 sec. Reboot the computer and plug the external when you see the HP splash screen.

• If that does not work, make sure you have the drivers for the ext. for your configuration. Win 8, 8.1?
• You can go to the site where your external was developed at and make sure you have latest drivers and if there is a problem associated with your device.
• On newer machines there is also 3.0 USB connections. While it should not make any major difference, make sure that your ext. is not plugged into a 3.0 USB. The 3.0 USB is blue in color.

You need to look on a site specifically for that historical information. Fixya is not designed for this kind of question.

Not enough info..... Ask Simpletech. I Dont use simple tech brand but it usually is similar to other products. Most Hard Drive Boxes are connected to a Power Pak that goes into the AC wall outlet to drop the power down to low DC voltage. Most power pak's handle 110 & 220 ac these days. Read the tiny writing on the power pak label. It's usually marked as input & output. Good Luck

Faulty cable, bent pins try another cable check pins if it is an old IDE.

Windows 7 has a driver site. You need to go to your specific brand of computer/laptop and search drivers for it running with win 7. Here is a generic driver for win 7

Right click on the file or folder, left on properties, left to remove the tick for Read only

first you need to locate the issue. try the drive with another usb cable. (checking cable integrity) try the drive on another computer. (is the drive faulty) if issue not found try clearing the hard drive buffer, (power down computer, unplug hdd usb cable and power down the hdd. wait 10 seconds, power up the computer, when fully booted power up hdd, wait a further 10 seconds and connect usb cable. look for hdd in disk management