My WD external drive doesnt show up in my laptop(disk manager too).works on pc.

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SenorLancelot - Jan 4, 2020 at 08:59 AM
nathanwirth Posts 324 Registration date Thursday May 22, 2014 Status Member Last seen September 27, 2022 - Jan 7, 2020 at 01:59 AM
Hello,


I tried to connect my WD MyPassport Harddrive to my laptop. It worked fine for a couple of times, but now that I connect it, it doesnt show up. Checked on disk management, it isnt shown there either. Checked all my ports and can confirm its only my laptop, not the drive itself or the cable/ports.
Any help would be appreciated.
System Configuration: Windows / Chrome 79.0.3945.88
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Check out this post, perhaps it is a usb level problem. Although it should work, here is an example of one that is having the same issue as you.....https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/usb-3-1-doesnt-work-in-usb-2-0-port.3257156/
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nathanwirth Posts 324 Registration date Thursday May 22, 2014 Status Member Last seen September 27, 2022 28
Jan 7, 2020 at 01:59 AM
Do you mean that your drive is fine its only the laptop which is not working fine? Correct me if i am wrong. Have you tried to connect other USB's into your laptop to confirm whether it is the laptop issue or drive issue?
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