External HD Dead?

[Marky]

Hey all,

I have this external hard drive...

When I insert the cable into the back and then into the USB on my computer - the light glows but it doesn't show in My Computer and it makes an unusual sound...

Unusual Sound

I've tried Scanning For New Hardware but it doesn't find anything new

What do you think?

Thanks,
Marky

 

[rpstewart]

Certainly doesn't sound healthy. Repeated scraping and clicking like that is usually the sign of a dead or dying drive.

 

[fobose]

is it a 2.5" drive? My 2.5" drive sounds like this where some computers dont provide enough power on the USB ports so I have to plug in the additional usb connector.

*edit* actually I just re-listened to the noise with my speakers up a bit more and I dont think it sounds the same.