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device manager didnt show up external hard disk

fennie999

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Apr 13, 2017
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i have a external hard disk which is not detect on my pc. i have try on lapptop and any other pc, also canot detect. Then i check Disk Management & Device Manager, also cannot detect my hard disk. Wonder got any solutions which can help me? (the data inside external hard disk is important for me) many thanks
 


Hi... Ironsounds,
1) connect it by USB2
2) Transcend storejet 500GB (orange color)