Making External HD recognizable

IggyStooge · 31 Jul 2011 at 16:48

Hello all,

I've got a 1.5TB HD in an Icybox that isnt recognized when connected via USB. I'd like to know how I can make it so it is recognized by any computer when connected via USB. Am I right thinking the USB alone is enough to power it?

Can anyone offer any advice please?

Thanks.

rpstewart · 31 Jul 2011 at 16:54

If it's a 3.5" enclosure (which with a 1.5Tb drive it will be) then it needs to be powered from the mains with the supplied brick.

Magic_x_uk · 31 Jul 2011 at 17:44

yes i am pretty sure ALL 3.5" HD need power. Just 2.5" that can run off of USB as far as I am aware.

IggyStooge · 31 Jul 2011 at 18:14

So once I've connected a power supply will it be recognized by windows? I can't try it at the moment, not got a power cable handy.

Magic_x_uk · 31 Jul 2011 at 18:59

yes it should appear in 'my computer'

it should also bring up a pop up box on your main desktop screen.

MikeWild74 · 31 Jul 2011 at 19:00

If your drive is still not showing up then you will probably need to reformat the drive in Disk management.

iostream · 31 Jul 2011 at 19:00

Yep, you'll need power from the wall. If Windows still doesn't recognise the drive, you'll most likely have to format it first.

Right click on "Computer", click "Manage" and finally "Disk Management"

EDIT: Mike just beat me to it