This device has been working great until today when i plugged it in and its not showing on the computer. the light is on and blinking but it doesnt seem to be working, because it remains cold.
what can i do about this? i bought it in berlin but am living in stockholm.
I have the same problem. When the 160gb mobile lacie drive is plugged in the light comes on, it spins but the laptop doesn't read it. I have tried in three different laptop computers. Same problem. There are no clicking sounds so that is not a problem. The icon just doesn't pop up. What is there anyway possible that I can retrieve my files.....?I have the same problem. When the 160gb mobile lacie drive is plugged in the light comes on, it spins but the laptop doesn't read it. I have tried in three different laptop computers. Same problem. There are no clicking sounds so that is not a problem. The icon just doesn't pop up. What is there anyway possible that I can retrieve my files.....?
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I'd power it on and gently put it against my ear to sense if it's even spinning.
If it's spinning, powerdown the computer, disconnect the drive and try it in someone else's computer. Let me know what happens.
If it is not spinning, could either be an electronic error within the enclosure or the drive has received a static shock.
If it was me, I'd remove the drive from the enclosure and put it into a different enclosure for 2.5" drives.
It's only a normal laptop drive inside.
I'd be interested in what you find out.
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This happened because your brother's computer is infected with a virus or otherwise corrupted. Take the drive and both computers to a local tech to further diagnose the problem and that tech can probably recover your files. I think your brother should pay for the repairs - his computer has some malware that may have overwritten your files. This is why you should do two things - first, always have two kinds of backups - copy vital files to a usb memory stick, and second, don't lend anyone any device you plug into your computer - that is how viruses are spread.
I have recently completely recoverd two lost partitions using Paragon Partition Manager 10.0. I was very impressed with the program. The option find lost partitions is under Partitons - Advanced.
First, remove the usb disk, then when the computer boots up, press F8 continuously. Run the Safe Mode and try to uninstall the usb software and driver.
Contact Lacie support for a new power supply. I had the same problem, contacted Lacie support, they sent me a new power supply with power cord and all is well now.
Maybe the usb chip in the hard drive enclosure that converts ide into usb failed. You could replace the enclosure (they sell enclosures at best buy) but it could be quite a hassle.
The smallest impact can be tremendous. Take the drive and your computer into a quiet environment. After connecting the drived, out it to your ear. What do you hear? Does it vibrate slightly confimring that it has spun up and is mechanically functioning?
I have the same problem. When the 160gb mobile lacie drive is plugged in the light comes on, it spins but the laptop doesn't read it. I have tried in three different laptop computers. Same problem. There are no clicking sounds so that is not a problem. The icon just doesn't pop up. What is there anyway possible that I can retrieve my files.....?
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