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USB external HD case failure

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mcgsxr

USB external HD case failure
« on: 1 Feb 2009, 08:24 pm »
Never seen that before.

I have a 200G that I use as my outboard backup.

Would not boot today, would not turn on at all.

Pulled the drive, installed in my desktop, and it is fine.

Guess I get to shop for enclosures now...
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Re: USB external HD case failure
« Reply #1 on: 1 Feb 2009, 09:21 pm »
You are lucky you didn't loose data though - in the past I have had more than one enclosure cause problems - there were some chipset problems that involved drive capacity limits. Also some enclosures may be cheaply made with inferior cables, etc.
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mcgsxr

Re: USB external HD case failure
« Reply #2 on: 1 Feb 2009, 10:17 pm »
I do consider myself lucky indeed.

I suppose it could be the power supply (external to the external HD case), I have no way to check it.

Once I buy a new case, I will be able to check it.

Here's to backing up your data...!
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Crimson

Re: USB external HD case failure
« Reply #3 on: 1 Feb 2009, 11:04 pm »
Quote from: mcgsxr on  1 Feb 2009, 10:17 pm
Here's to backing up your data...!

And backing up your backups. The more the merrier!
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