Seagate FreeAgent is flashing but not recognized by computer

This is a hardware problem but since you can't access to the removable you have to order a new one making sure the warranty of your product is still valid

Connect it to a different computer. If it still is not detected, then there is a hardware problem. Exercise the warranty to get it repaired/replaced.

ok here goes, my neighbour has the Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500GB, and in under 2 weeks it started to beep and was not reconized by any Laptop or P.C. if this is the same for you with any FreeAgent Desk series ( not GO series, different procedure for GO products). You maybe in luck click this link, you may have to register in the forums to view thread.... http://www.yo-lid.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=84 hope this helps Ytee. GL

i had a few problems myself and i figured out that the plug was busted inside so i got a new 1 and it works :)

I plugged mine's directly through the back of my computer instead of the hub in the front and it's working fine.

Probably bad. Is it not being recognized by your system, no matter what you do?

Windows 7 probably don't recognize it. keep an eye out for it at the manufactor website, for a driver. Windows 7 is turning out to be like windows vista

I had similar problem recently. I noticed that I had forgotten to connect the power supply cable to the USB hub, to which my FreeAgent Go was connected to, after I had connected all my USB devices to my computer's USB ports (after I had disconnected everything from my computer in order to isolate another issue). Reconnecting the power supply cable immediately stopped the flashing light and windows recognized the drive.

Don't know how you are connecting yours to the computer i.e. via a USB hub or directly to the computer's USB port. Note that my FreeAgent Go drive requires both USB connectors connected to the computer (or to USB hub). Two USB connectors are on one end and the other end of the cable is connected to the drive/docking station.

Hope this helps.

make sure the Seagate is connected to your computer and computer recognize it, then when its already recognize by the computer just opne up Mycomputer and you should see there the seagate, just double click on it and you should be able to access all the files save on it....

I've seen this happen with hubs being connected to external hard drives before.

Do you have a free usb port on the back of your computer you can plug it into?

That should fix the problem.