I bought two external HD for my laptop and one of them arrived earlier than the other one so i simply plugged the first one in and it works just fine. They are both in separate HD enclosures cases. Both HDs are recognized but my 200gig HD (this arrived later than my other one) isn’t assigned a drive letter and I can not access it. I notice that it is indeed listed on the computer's device properties list. I have 2 non speed USB ports and I bought a PCMCIA expansion for 2 2.0 USB ports which both self powered HD are connected to. Once again, I can access my 60gig but not my 200gig
I don’t think it’s a I/O issue with the PCMCIA port, both HD are powered by cords. No drivers are needed as well
Specs:
1.4 gigahertz P3 IBM
2 non hi speed USB ports/2additional 2.0 port from a PCMCIA peripheral
512 meg of ram
Win XP pro SP2
External HDs: 1 60gig (western digital) and 1 200gig (Maxtor)
i appreciate the help
2006-10-24 17:06:00 · 4 answers · asked by cool 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You may have to format the drive - it happened to me with an external HD. If I remember correctly a dialogue box popped up at some point in the process when I plugged it in (or maybe there were instructions with the drive - it was a while ago)
2006-10-24 17:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you link it through the ZIP connection PC will show the drive automatically.
2006-10-24 17:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Rammohan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no might desire to instal further drivers, in case you're utilising domicile windows xp. additionally make certain from producer or broking if further drivers are mandatory. if so acquire drivers from manufacturers internet site.
2016-11-25 19:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by virgen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to update your driver
2006-10-24 21:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by unitedfaith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋