unable to use my external hard drive

[ssaikia625]

Today when i plugged in my external hard drive the light started blinking but my laptop didn't detect it . So please kindly help me with my problem, as i have stored my project reports and everything related to my project.
thank you

 

[mrjack2207]

Today when i plugged in my external hard drive the light started blinking but my laptop didn't detect it . So please kindly help me with my problem, as i have stored my project reports and everything related to my project.
thank you

Try all the usb ports on your machine at least 3 times

 

[ssaikia625]

Today when i plugged in my external hard drive the light started blinking but my laptop didn't detect it . So please kindly help me with my problem, as i have stored my project reports and everything related to my project.
thank you

Try all the usb ports on your machine at least 3 times

i have tried all the ports but it keeps blinking

 

[RolandJS]

You might have to either send this hard-drive to a data recovery company/specialist or try some real geeky DIY data recovery stuff. I don't see an easy answer.

 

[mrjack2207]

Today when i plugged in my external hard drive the light started blinking but my laptop didn't detect it . So please kindly help me with my problem, as i have stored my project reports and everything related to my project.
thank you

Try all the usb ports on your machine at least 3 times

i have tried all the ports but it keeps blinking

Does it work with another PC

 

[RolandJS]

MrJack, I'm glad you posted! I forgot about suggesting to try it in another computer.