You don't say which version of Operating system you are using. My thoughts are to first go to "my computer" and see if your drive shows up there. If not, get to disk management and see if it shows up there. The crash possibly could have messed up your external drive, and now it needs to be initialized and/or formatted.
SOURCE: 221 GB Free on MyBook - Error states not enough space for backup
It may be due to the file system. If formated as FAT32 files larger than 4gb may not transfer. Try reformatting as NTFS to fix the problem.
SOURCE: Can't open My WD Mybook Home edition 500 GB External Hardrive
sounds like the hard drive is failing... i suggest you find yourself a data recovery program soon
SOURCE: Mac not Reconize my MyBook
load the driver for mac use, the external hard drive comes with cd, the mac driver should be inside, load it to your mac computer. if you donot have the cd go online to western digital and download it. just load the driver and u will be fine, make sure u connect the cable in right places.
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SOURCE: WD 250 GB external hard drive is not being detected by system
Hi !
First check if your WD is running (spinning), no matter if the blue light is on. Can you hear it close with your ear, or feel vibrations on your hand when it starts.
If it runs, then check/replace the USB cable you are using with another.
Check the Power supply if it gives necessary power.
If you are familliar with disassembling/assembling, then open and remove the HDD from the box and try to connect the disc directly to your PC (using another HDD Data/Power cables).
If it runs, and you can acces it, then something is wrong with the Box.
If it doesn't, then the HDD is broken or damaged.
Please note that if your device is under warranty, DO NOT open the box ! Contact your seller for service/replacement instructions.
Regards.
SOURCE: WDC WD1600 netcenter with 1 TB external WD MyBOOK
just called western digital and the solution is: buy an 500Gb disk, that is the max this machine can take....
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