Not quite totally OT. External disk drive conundrum
Posted 07/03/2008 - 19:58
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Get an Apple Mac ?
Posted 07/03/2008 - 20:03
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Sorry, couldn't resist it
Posted 07/03/2008 - 20:11
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What makes you think I am not using it on a Mac?
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Posted 07/03/2008 - 20:23
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Have you tried it on another USB port?
Does the drive have any jumpers or dip switrched that configure it?
Mike
Does the drive have any jumpers or dip switrched that configure it?
Mike
Posted 07/03/2008 - 20:48
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I'm assuming this has recently occured and the drives are out of warranty.
Try a different cable? Make sure it's a USB2 one. :
Dan
Try a different cable? Make sure it's a USB2 one. :
Dan
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Posted 07/03/2008 - 21:52
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Swap the cables and see if the problem transfers to the other drive.
USB 2.0 cables are largely marketing spin, but occasionally you come across a boosted cable (usually long ones) which will only do USB 1.1
USB 2.0 cables are largely marketing spin, but occasionally you come across a boosted cable (usually long ones) which will only do USB 1.1
you don't have to be mad to post here
but it does help
but it does help
Posted 07/03/2008 - 22:30
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You wouldn't be having a problem if you had the Mac ?
Posted 07/03/2008 - 23:10
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Thanks for the suggestions.
There are no switches or buttons for configuration, and I have tried several different ports. What I haven't tried is a different cable, so I'll give that a go.
Cheers
G
There are no switches or buttons for configuration, and I have tried several different ports. What I haven't tried is a different cable, so I'll give that a go.
Cheers
G
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Posted 07/03/2008 - 23:24
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Bizarre. Same cable, same port. One machine is USB2, the other is not.
So perhaps they can be configured if I remove the case, or perhaps one is dud, or perhaps I have been sold different drives in identical cases.
Bother!
G
So perhaps they can be configured if I remove the case, or perhaps one is dud, or perhaps I have been sold different drives in identical cases.
Bother!
G
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Posted 07/03/2008 - 23:31
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Don't think the drive would be cause, as any drive should be more than quick enough for USB2. Might be a setting on/in the case.
So were these off the back of a lorry? Can't you get a replacement? Sounds like they're new (to you).
Dan
So were these off the back of a lorry? Can't you get a replacement? Sounds like they're new (to you).
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 07/03/2008 - 23:42
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Don't think the drive would be cause, as any drive should be more than quick enough for USB2. Might be a setting on/in the case.
So were these off the back of a lorry? Can't you get a replacement? Sounds like they're new (to you).
Dan
Back of a lorry? How dare you, sir? That's two insults in a week, Bridge; your card is marked.Don't think the drive would be cause, as any drive should be more than quick enough for USB2. Might be a setting on/in the case.
So were these off the back of a lorry? Can't you get a replacement? Sounds like they're new (to you).
Dan
They were purchased new from Insight 18 months ago, so I don't think they are likely to be sub-standard.
I put up with it before because my old computer only had two USB2 ports, and I assumed I was always selecting a USB1 port. Now, my super-fast new machine is all-USB2, so I need to find an answer.
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Posted 08/03/2008 - 00:00
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Back of a lorry? How dare you, sir? That's two insults in a week, Bridge; your card is marked.
I humbly seek your exculpation.Back of a lorry? How dare you, sir? That's two insults in a week, Bridge; your card is marked.
Dan
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Posted 08/03/2008 - 13:19
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Did you try sending an e-mail to the manufacturer/distributor explaining the problem to see if they have a solution? This is what I would have done first!
Posted 08/03/2008 - 13:33
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new doesn't always mean free from manufacturing defects or damages.
I had a simillar problem with a firewire case I installed on my robot....
I believe I narrowed the problem down to a static discharge damaging the circiuts inside the case during install....in other words, I broke it.
I had a simillar problem with a firewire case I installed on my robot....
I believe I narrowed the problem down to a static discharge damaging the circiuts inside the case during install....in other words, I broke it.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
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I have two Porsche-design external USB2 hard drives, purchased together. Inside they are Toshibas.
One works fine; but the other, whenever connected to a computer, causes a little box to appear saying: This drive would work better if connected to a USB2 port.
Of course, it always IS connected to a USB2 port.
Any ideas?
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