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Hello,
I have a 1TB WD external hard drive. I format it and upload files on it again but after two days my laptop (Dell) doesn't pick it up. The External's light goes on and there is a spinning sound within the External. Drive doesn't show in my computer. What to do now????


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Did you re-format it because of data errors?

If so then you will probably need to replace the drive.
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Hi Naldo,

Open Disk Management and check if the drive is recognized there. Does it have a file format and a drive letter? If it is listed there, but without a drive letter, try to assign one. If the drive is not listed, enter Device Manager and search for it under the USB devices. Uninstall the drive and restart the laptop. Plug the device back in. The OS should reinstall the drivers. Any changes?

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