Are there instructions on how to check a hard drive that is not in the computer?
2005786
This kit is exactly what you need to connect up a hard drive that is not in a computer. There are no instructions on how to connect up the cables or how to check a hard drive once it has been connected. If you know very little about computers, then you might want to checkout some "YouTube" videos to see how to connect up a external hard drive.
2005787
No instructions came with the Sata/Pata/IDE Drive to USB 2.0 kit, however a power supply is included so the hard drive should be out of the computer for testing. Just plug it in to the appropriate connector(s), plug the USB into a functioning computer, plug the supplied power supply in and the hard drive under test should show up as an external hard drive on the computer being used.
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I'm not sure I understand the question, but the box came with no instructions. Plug the power cord into the drive (either with the 4-pin plug, or the SATA adapter) and then connect the USB cord into the drive. The cords will only work one way, meaning that it is impossible to screw it up. You've got a power cable and a USB (data) cable. That's it.
2005789
there were no instructions, but it is like plugging in any usb hard drive it is auto detected and you can browse to it in windows explorer.
257336
Sorry, but I never had to open up my computer to inspect the hard drive. The 500 Gig hard drive that the computer comes with has more than enough storage room so I did not have to update it. Maybe the Toshiba website will have your answer.
713399
no it doesnt have hard drive i bought one then i found out that no hard drive.
2186468
Assuming that your hard drive is not damaged, yes. You will connect this item to your computer via a USB port and be able to read it just like any other external storage device.
914718
Western Digital recommends plugging the external hard drive directly into an outlet (don't use any line filters or power strips). Once computer is at the desktop, plug into the outlet - wait several seconds and then plug in the Firewire cable from the HD to the computer - it should power up then. You may need to shut down your computer, and then re-do the above when the computer is at the desktop.
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i am not sure about your question, i have not used the usb drive, or tempted the usb drive
713398
no it doesnt have a hard drive i bought one i found out that it doesnt have one
1717974
If I remember correctly it should be under the sata section and show up there
1850680
What he's asking for is to hook up the drive and look at the device list where it will list out the model of the drive inside the enclosure. On a Mac, check Apple menu -> About this Mac -> More Info... -> System report -> Storage -> look under "Physical Drive". On Windows, probably in the Device Manager somewhere.
1538067
Whenever you need to know the warranty period for a hard drive, particularly a used one, always go to the manufacturer's site. In go to their support area they will have a page where you can enter your drive information and it will tell you immediately if your drive is still under warranty
1448848
check device manager check USB connection check software for deviceif that fails check help files in computer for trouble☺
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Pull the cover to the hard drive and see if the numbers march, its simple, just make sure you PC is turned off. As soon as you remove the cover (square lid held by 4 small hex screws) you will be able to tell as the hard drive numbers are face up without having to remove the hard drive. A 30 second job.....
1678841
It is a network storage device. Windows should be able to see it over the network, and you should be able to map a drive to it.
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Yes very easily. Open the hard drive file letter your hard drive is connected to example computer/a then drag that file to this letter. Etc Etc
305284
None but its independent of the os so it should function like any other jump drive
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Control Panel, Admin tools, disk management should see the drive even if not formatted yet. If it does not then you have a defective unit.
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Open up your Windows explorer and find the drive that the Seagate is listed as. Copy and paste the files you want to back up!