I have a relatively new WD 500 GB external HDD which had been functioning for the first 3 months. I'm using it for back up to my MacBook Pro. At the moment I have 250 GB stored on it.
Currently, the HDD is NOT showing any signs of "life" when I plug it in and push the on button. I've tried multiple outlets, reconnecting all cables and still nothing.
Relevant history: We live in the DR and have frequent power surges, however they sometimes will even "pop" the really good ones we have. I had one episode with the HDD plugged in when this happened. My Mac gave a msg saying that the device had been removed (no damage to the Mac plugged into the same protector.) After this, I successfully used the HDD two more times. Now, a week later, I can't seem to get any response.
Is it possible that the power adapter for the HDD is fried? Hopefully that is it and not the HDD>
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
paz y salud,
Chris