Western Digital Elements powered by WD 320 GB External USB (WDE1U3200N) Hard Drive - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

What OS are you using? On Win 8/8.1/8.1 update My WD my book will blink several times and take as long as 30 seconds to display all the files.

Install ReclaiMe file recovery from www.reclaime.com in your computer connect the hard drive and you will see the disc the way it was before. With a few clicks you will recover your files.

If it is a matter of just the power supply failing, you can get a replacement. It is possible to remove the HD and place it in a new case with a new power supply, as well. However, if you suddenly smell something burning after that, you are on the trail to adventure. That might be a burnt out diode, easy enough for a PC repair shop to replace. Or, it might be something more serious and you would need an expensive data recover shop to get back your loss. You could call Western Digital customer service and see what they have to offer in terms of a power supply or make use of the following link: Amazon com 12V AC power adapter for western digital elements WD6400EB035...

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In all versions of windows there are settings to view files in a folder (WDdrive). The following images will guide you through the process. In words you click view on the tool bar on the top of the open window. In the choices from the drop down window choose large icons. Hope this helps?"

Hello, if you have the hard drive plugged in please unplug it and boot the computer. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/adrienne_b03fb46fc6334991

You can print this if you need a paper manual.

If the drive does not appear in Remove Device but does appear under computer you can right click on it then select EJECT.

Try going to Disk Management and see if they show up there.

1. Click Start
2. Right Click My Computer
3. Click Manage
4. Click Disk Management

If your computer is recognizing a mass storage device they should show up in disk management and you can just assign them a drive letter.

Uninstall the driver and then reinstall. make sure the drive is not connected until the driver is installed.

Not recommended to open the case of an external hard drive. If you damage some small connector you might loose the right to replace it.

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If it's the power adapter then a simple search of the internet should show you where to go to find one. The other problem is that the HDD may be bad. You'd have to open the case, remove the HDD then connect it to your computer. I'm sure this would void the warrenty. However if it is the HDD then you saved yourselp the cost of a power supply.

The pcb controller needs the info transferred from the original pcb otherwise the drive will remain inaccessible or destroy the data on the drive. Take it to a professional. http://forum.hddguru.com/viewtopic.php?t=10822&start=

Does it give specific errors in Windows? Can you confirm that the HDD actually starts up (you should be able to even hear the disc spin up)? Any more details that you can give will be helpful.

Yes, this model is certainly compatible with Windows 7. If you've lost the AC adapter and need to replace it, the most important things to look at are: 1) the size of the plug 2) the input voltage of the drive 3) the minimum current in Amperes (A) or milliAmperes (mA) required For units manufactured after June 1st 2008, these are the requirements: 12 Volts 1.5 Amps 18 Watts Western Digital recommends only using original WD power adapters. See here for more information: https://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1378/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xMzg3MTQwNTQxL3NpZC9aNG1NbVZIbA%3D%3D Tip: sometimes you can find a cheap and original power adapter on eBay or Craigslist or Kijiji.

Will my elements WD5000 Co35-000 work i.e. compatible with Windows 7. Also where can I purchase an AC adapter for this model.

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Hi s aarden,
I'm assuming this drive is connected via USB to your PC.
I Would try downloading the newest drivers from the Wester Digital website (if there are any).
Has this drive ever been recognized and/or functioning properly on this current PC?
If so, the first action I would take would be to check the state of your USB Drivers. Click Start> RIGHT-Click My Computer> Select "Manage" or "Device Manager."
Scroll down to "Universal Serial Bus Controllers." Are there any yellow or caution icons next to any items under this category?

may be its hidden.Select show all hidden folders in ur computerstill not showing then the virus have affected it u cant get back data