also @ TechSpot: Updated Microsoft EULA prohibits class action lawsuits

TechSpot
Register now for a live online demo to see how the Office 365 suite of tools
- professional email, calendars, video conferencing, and file sharing -

Western Digital External Disk not recognized?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Darmin, Apr 3, 2008.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

  1. Darmin Newcomer, in training

    I have a laptop evo n1020v and on the side I have an external WD disk (XMS2500TE - model).

    The problem is that when I connect it to the laptop it recognizes new hardware but it is unable to install it. Furthe rmore when I go into device manager - the device manager keeps flashing as if i is constantly rescaning for new hardware. As soon as I unplug it everything is back to the norm. When I try a USB thumb drive it works fine.

    Any help is appreciated..

    Thanks
    Darmin, Apr 3, 2008
    #1

  2. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    Perhaps the enclosure is defective?
    Matthew, Apr 3, 2008
    #2

  3. Darmin Newcomer, in training

    I connected it to my other laptop nc6010 and it works fine...

    its just this laptop and my other custom desktop won't recognize it...
    Darmin, Apr 3, 2008
    #3

  4. chingu77 Newcomer, in training

    i had problem with my WD external drive where i dropped it once from my desk and after that my laptop would no longer read the drive. i looked up a lot of forums for help and found that a lot of people had the same problem with this model....its a 500 gig my book essential. i ended up sending it back and having to replace it and they wouldn't pay for shipping.

    hopefully u can fix it yourself but if you can't you may have to return it.
    chingu77, Apr 4, 2008
    #4
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.