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WD Mybook 500 GB does seem to spin, computer can't




By tlint on Jul 03, 2009

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WD Mybook 500 GB does seem to spin, computer can't recognize it. Is it junk now?
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Posted by CoquiBiz on Jul 03, 2009

Please, Give more detail! 1-You have Setup CD? 2-You are connecting trough a router or directly to PC? 3-What is its IP?

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