How to fix an external hard drive that's not showing up
Check your external hard drive is powered up Try a different USB port or computer Check your drive is enabled and allocated/mounted Check and update your drivers Install your hard drive directly into your computer or a new enclosure Read on for detailed instructions regarding each step. CHECK YOUR EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE IS POWERED UP This may sound like an obvious step to follow, but the simplest faults are often the most common when it come to tech. While most external hard drives get their power from their single USB port that also provides the data transfer channel, others may require an external power source, such as an AC supply or a secondary USB port. 1. Firstly, check the enclosure of your external hard drive to see if it has more than just a single USB port. If it does, connect either an external AC power supply (it's recommended to use the one that it originally came with, or one that matches the ratings printed on the enclosure i...
