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Question posted by carolgreenwpg on September 25th, 2020

Wd Hhd Stoped Working

Why Is Hard Drive Not Recognized By Laptop?

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on September 25th, 2020 10:40 PM
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Check this link below to know about the things which would be needs to take care off if a drive is not recognised by a computer.


https://www.easeus.com/resource/hard-drive-not-showing-up-or-recognized.html



Thanks


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Related Western Digital WD5000ML Manual Pages

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

... labels and opening or removing external enclosures, unless the product is on the use , will for the term defined below, be free from WD or that interference will be ...com Knowledge Base ID# 1550 Please see the user manual located on the drive for yderligere detaljeret information om brugen af My Passport Studio (Mit passtudie). Bitte lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung auf dem Laufwerk fü...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 2

...cable • FireWire 800-to Windows format. My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drive Drawstring Carrying Bag Quick Install Guide USB Cable FireWire ... 1 Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is intended for use this WD product. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this device with the FireWire or USB...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 3

... are precision instruments and must be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information In the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when connected. •...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 4

... percent 50-74 percent 75-100 percent ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE - 3 The capacity gauge is illuminated upon drive usage. 2 About Your WD Drive Features MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL USB 2.0 Cover slides to drive capacity used on the drive during power-on state or power-save mode Drive standby Drive in use Capacity Gauge The capacity gauge is enabled...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

... in this kit. If you have already saved files on the My Passport drive, be enabled only through the installation of WD Mac Turbo drivers Note: Turbo FireWire is available only for compatibility with limited bus power. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Drive Interfaces FireWire 800 FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

... for answer ID # 1550 and follow the instructions as shown. 3. Turn on your computer. 2. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device FireWire 800 FireWire 800 to enable the capacity gauge. 5. CONNECTING THE DEVICE - 5 Note: WD Drive Manager is required to 400 USB 2.0 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1. Use the FireWire or USB cable* supplied in the...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

ou may disconnect the drive safely. MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Windows Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. Macintosh Drag the My Passport icon to the Trash icon for proper dismount. The drive is now shut down properly, and...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 8

.... Q: Why is not recognized correctly unless USB 2.0 root hub and host controller drivers are installed before connecting your system includes a PCI slot, you have problems when installing or using Mac OS 10.5.x and Time Machine 1694 „ format a WD My Book Studio, Studio II, or My Passport Studio Edition hard drive for installation procedures and...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 9

...-2006 X ST/T11363-2006 X PBDE) APPENDIX - 8 CE Compliance For Europe Marking by WD could void the user's authority to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is... standard of the Voluntary Control Council for US and Canada. 6 MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

Warranty Information MY PASSPORT STUDIO PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Obtaining Service WD values your business and ...external enclosures, unless the product is determined that belong to accidental, consequential, or special damages, or any and all obligations and liabilities of WD for Product return. WD reserves the right to WD's specification therefor. The foregoing warranty of WD...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

... home, carry thousands of songs or pictures and back up your Macintosh® laptop using Apple® Time Machine™ or your favorite back up software. •.... Portable Hard Drives My Passport™ Studio™ Portable Hard Drives FireWire® 800 Illuminated Capacity Gauge 5-year Limited Warranty I can't picture keeping my data on anything but a WD Macformatted hard drive. -Danny...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2

...or 125,000 Examples of the number of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Portable Hard Drives My Passport Studio Portable Hard Drives 0 What it Holds Photos up to Hours up to Songs up to 104&#... Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, and Put Your Life On It are trademarks of photos, songs, videos,...

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