Hard-disk not being detected

confused · 14-03-2009, 05:07 PM

I have a seagate, 500GB (SV35.3) internal HDD. i am using it as an external drive with the help of a usb-to-sata adapter (TECH-COM). while transferring data, i happened to touch the wires (power and data) connected to the HDD. the HDD immediately was shown as disconnected and the transfer stopped. But since then the HDD has not been detected again. i tried restarting the PC as well as the HDD. What could the problem be?

the problem is not with the adapter since its working with another HDD.....

please help

The Sorcerer · 14-03-2009, 05:45 PM

Should have been careful from your end. Most probably the hard drive is shorted. If you want, connect via internal sata and see if your system can locate the system on your bios. If not- its time to give it for replacement.

14-03-2009, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
confused Evolving Rapidly... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bombay <---> BIT Mesra Posts: 510	Hard-disk not being detected I have a seagate, 500GB (SV35.3) internal HDD. i am using it as an external drive with the help of a usb-to-sata adapter (TECH-COM). while transferring data, i happened to touch the wires (power and data) connected to the HDD. the HDD immediately was shown as disconnected and the transfer stopped. But since then the HDD has not been detected again. i tried restarting the PC as well as the HDD. What could the problem be? the problem is not with the adapter since its working with another HDD..... please help __________________ http://qbitmesra.blogspot.com - Quenching BIT's Quriosity "Female sexuality isnt a myth" - what i learnt in my first year at college

14-03-2009, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Sorcerer Wise Old Owl Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,587	Re: Hard-disk not being detected Should have been careful from your end. Most probably the hard drive is shorted. If you want, connect via internal sata and see if your system can locate the system on your bios. If not- its time to give it for replacement.

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