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Re: failure Plug and Play Detection of USB External Hard Drive
« Reply #15 on: March 28, 2009, 01:13:35 PM »
Grab a new power supply for the external...
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    Re: failure Plug and Play Detection of USB External Hard Drive
    « Reply #16 on: March 28, 2009, 06:31:55 PM »
    Thank for reply

    I have tried putting on a new power supply, but no improvement.

    What next?
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    Re: failure Plug and Play Detection of USB External Hard Drive
    « Reply #17 on: March 29, 2009, 08:57:45 AM »
    The only other suggestion i have is try another USB cable...
    Not sure if you mentioned it but does it work on other machines ? ?
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      Re: failure Plug and Play Detection of USB External Hard Drive
      « Reply #18 on: March 29, 2009, 12:39:59 PM »
      Thanks
      Yes the External Hard drive works well on other computers so I know that the USB lead is fine. Should reload xp or service pack 1,2 and 3 ?

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