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Thread ID: 139859 2015-07-11 10:03:00 WD ext drive problem linw (53) Press F1
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1404466 2015-07-11 10:03:00 Long shot but wonder if someone has any idea what would cause my ext WD Essentials 1TB USB2 drive to shut down a few seconds after winding up .

Does the same on a couple of other drives so it is in the interface board . Both 5V and 12V are there at all times so it doesn't seem to be a voltage problem . Must be some signal/condition not being met, I guess .

The drive is fine so I will just flag this issue and use it as an internal drive . Better result than a stuffed drive of course!

But I am just wondering what might have happened .
linw (53)
1404467 2015-07-11 11:09:00 The problem is not uncommon - Internal circuit board on external case fails ( various reasons) while the actual HDD is in perfect working condition. wainuitech (129)
1404468 2015-07-11 12:11:00 It is just god's work like a lot of computer ills!

Got a new INTERNAL TB drive!

Cheers.
linw (53)
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