is this auto volts?is the hard drive could be upgraded?
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Not sure what you mean by auto volts, most modern power supplies are 110/220 switchable, in an auto you could get an inverter, and yes, the HD is upgradeable, I've done that for 2 customers. Really good workhorse computer for the money, but not a gaming machine.
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The drive could be damaged or there may not be enough power. There is an extra power cable, almost looks like an audio aux cable, it plugs into the IDE/SATA connector. Also try the driver CD that came with it. Your PC may not be installing the drivers automatically. Hope this helps
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No, it's intended as a desktop drive, meaning the external power supply is needed. But it's worth checking out LaCie's portable HDs. I have a 250GB Porsche-designed one that's been a workhorse for years.
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I don't recall. The laptop completely died within a month of installing this drive. The drive worked fine, the power supply died. I no longer have it so can't look and see what the Brand name was. /sorry
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There's not enough power (amps) through USB, it needs to be a self powered drive but yes it can hook up to the USB.Also must be formatted in FAT32.
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Is the power adapter necessary for this drive or will it run off he computer battery if needed?
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The voltage is the same as all the other SATA drives--it has to because otherwise drives would not be interchangeable/replaceable. The amps are not listed, but the watts are on the data sheet: http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/SpecSheet/ENG/2879-771437.pdf
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Good points. It's still relatively new, and I wonder especially how the hard drive model has held up. My new one arrived DOA, and now I'm really struggling over whether to ask Amazon for a refund or an exchange. This baby may be intended to be Solid State all the way, which means the hard drive models will be unwanted period pieces in another year or two.
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This particular one is a hard drive. There are others that offer solid state/hybrid.
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Hi, thanks for contacting us. Unfortunately we do not have electrical schematics for these items. You should be able to operate it with a standard Sata cable. If there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know.Sincerely,Chris Nickels Red Planet Trading
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Don't know, mine failed after 90 days. Not sure 3rd-party units are ready for prime time; OE units in laptops, etc. seem to be OK. If data is critical, stick to proven tech: mechanical HDs. Sometimes older is better.
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What the specs I have are: input 100-240V / 50/60 Hz --- output 12V - 2A / Center pin positive. NOT so sure this will work for you being 12VDC. The Amp rating is max load it can handle, but the output make destroy the hard drive controller. NEED to find one with 5VDC output with 1A or max of 2.5A. Hope this helps.
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Make sure you have it plugged into the battery side of the UPS and not just the surge side. The drive bay doesn't care what kind of UPS it's plugged into.
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Yes, but the Hard Drive is of very poor quality, and poor attention Seller !!
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You are probably connected to your laptop or other "Mass Storage" device. Simply install unit in your vehicle with 12 volt plug and you will be fine.
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I have no idea but the hard drive has not giving me any problems, and it's a beast of a desktop
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Its just a power run. If your psu has enough wattage it'll be fine. Look at the 4 pin power connectors....they're all pigtailed (runs). Explorer sees drives depending on sata/ide...has nothing to do with power connections.