external harddrive gone mad

Neshi · Nov 10, 2006, 05:14 PM

i have this harddrive (250gb) dont know the brand. it doesnt stand on it (its from a friend)
when copying or pasting large files to the hardrive, the harddrive will reset itself, causing it to start up new. What could be wrong... files being transmitted are lost.
i think there is something wrong with the harddrive, as my computer is fine..

H3X4D3C1M4L · Nov 11, 2006, 05:32 AM

Sounds like its power pack is damage or the drive got banged up badly. My 2.5" bus powered drive resets the heads without enough power.

Neshi · Nov 11, 2006, 08:25 AM

allright, thanks for the reaction. if i understand it right, thats the power pack inside the ext. drive? the friend told me the thing sometimes resets when transmitting a file of 700mb, or even with 100mb. and sometimes nothing happens.. i tried with a file of 3gb, and after 1gb it reset itself.. but i guess the thing's just broken..

H3X4D3C1M4L · Nov 14, 2006, 05:48 PM

Well that's why it sounds like as soon as the seeking happens (increased draw) the power brick (usually they have an inline AC-DC converter) is either really damaged or overheating

Nov 10, 2006, 05:14 PM	#1
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	external harddrive gone mad i have this harddrive (250gb) dont know the brand. it doesnt stand on it (its from a friend) when copying or pasting large files to the hardrive, the harddrive will reset itself, causing it to start up new. What could be wrong... files being transmitted are lost. i think there is something wrong with the harddrive, as my computer is fine.. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Nov 11, 2006, 08:25 AM	Thread Starter #3
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,378 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	allright, thanks for the reaction. if i understand it right, thats the power pack inside the ext. drive? the friend told me the thing sometimes resets when transmitting a file of 700mb, or even with 100mb. and sometimes nothing happens.. i tried with a file of 3gb, and after 1gb it reset itself.. but i guess the thing's just broken.. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Nov 11, 2006, 05:32 AM	#2
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Sounds like its power pack is damage or the drive got banged up badly. My 2.5" bus powered drive resets the heads without enough power.

Nov 14, 2006, 05:48 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Well that's why it sounds like as soon as the seeking happens (increased draw) the power brick (usually they have an inline AC-DC converter) is either really damaged or overheating