I plug it into my computer and it turns on but then shortly after it turns off. Once plugged in I have to move it around to where so it don't. To my it is the short plug it has. I plug in other devices into the usb port and nothing but the "Lacie" does it.
From the description you have a intermittent issue in the cord, if the unit has it's own power supply that is more than likely the problem. Go to www.lacie.com contact customer support for power supply replacement.
SOURCE: LaCie 500 GB hard Drive - does not register on my desktop
if it is a USB (or you have low disc space), it does take longer to show up on desktop and patience is required... on my iBook it takes over a minute for my Brick to show up... Whether it is USB or firewire, do try another cord (I had similar problem with my lacie firewire external... I used a different firewire cord and all was fine. If you have tried these already, I hope you find the answer... good luck
SOURCE: Computer does not detect hard drive
My PC does not detect the cgate external hard drive once plug in to usb port
SOURCE: WD 500gb external HD shuts down when plugged into USB port
Try a replacement USB cable first. If that does not fix the problem, then the USB to SATA adapter board is faulty, in that case you will need to take out the internal disk to replace the external enclosure.
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YouTube - How To: Take Apart A Western Digital My Book Enclosure
If unit is under warranty see : WD Support > Warranty Services > End User > Warranty Policy.
Note any SATA external enclosure willl work wthe same with the internal WD HD.
SOURCE: Hard drive clicks several times when turned on,
I have to say from the sounds you describe the Hard Drive is totally destroyed, the noises you can hear are the mechanical parts inside grinding and clanking together. If the information is critical it may be recovered by a specialist data recovery company, but we are talking £100's even £1000's to do the job, so otherwise I would suggest taking case apart and buying a new hard drive for it.
Sorry its not what you want to hear but it sounds very terminal to me.
The reason the PC can detect a device is that it can see the Interface card that sits between the USB port and the Hard Drive.
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