Hitachi insert a disk problem

Ginko

• 19396 Answers
• Posted on Apr 16, 2009

SOURCE: Computer doesn't recognize my external HD

Test the HD on a different computer, if you get same problem, then the disk can be faulty. Backup your data ASAP, then replace either exernal hard disk enclosure, or the hard disk drive, depending on what is faulty.

If you get no problem on other computers, then the system is causing the problem. In that case try doing a system restore to a recent date before the problem started. If that does not work, then you will have to reinstall the system.

SOURCE: A new hard disk drive, Hitachi part

Hello there DLBurkhart.

Here's your geek-steer ...

"...is emitting strange whining sounds every now and then ... Is this strange noise a sign of an impending problem?" == EVERY strange HDD noise is ALWAYS a sign of impending failure.

Peform a "Check Disk" on it ...

chkdsk DRIVE_LETTER /X /R

• There should be NO surface errors if it's new(er).
• Regardless, if it's new, then immediately insist upon a replacement.

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• to provide clarification or feedback,
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SOURCE: Slave jumper settings for a 2.5 Hitachi DK23DA-20F hard drive

Hello.

For most IDE drives, if you REMOVE the jumper, the drive becomes a slave. But, you'll also need to change "drive 1" in your BIOS to recognize the second drive.

If you look on the drive, there should be a scheme as to the mode (Master, Slave,etc.).

Hope this helps.

SOURCE: Hitachi 250GB external hard drive on Mac OSX problem

try to format it in other way like ntfs or fat32....

SOURCE: I'm trying to use my

Try attaching the Hitachi to a different USB port. After connecting to the USB port, go to Control Panel->Administrative tools->Computer Management->Disc Management. And see if it is visible here? If yes, then you can do what you want with it. If not, then I am sorry about the HDD. I think it is still under warranty. Please make use of the warranty and return the HDD and ask for a replacement. It being a USB HDD there is nothing wrong you could have done to it. In an internal HDD you could have connected the data cable the wrong way and have caused the damage, but not in a USB HDD. So the replacement process should be smaller and smoother.