External Hard Drive Problem
 

I bought this new hard drive so i could back up some files from my laptop and even though i was able to install the drive and USB. for some reason my laptop can't detect the hard drive.

it says USB 2.0
I know my usb is 1. something. could that be the reason?

what should I do?

Re: External Hard Drive Problem
 

Hehehe, the same problem with me....do this things and it will work.

First, DO NOT PLUG YOUR HD TO YOUR LAPPY.

Power up your HD....and wait for 1 min.

Now Plug it in ;) It will work.

Re: External Hard Drive Problem
 

but Saket... my external hardrive does not require a seperate power supply... it's USB powered.

Re: External Hard Drive Problem
 

look at the jumper