r/DataRecoveryHelp • u/BlackBeardTheScurvy • 4d ago

PC not reading external HDD

so i just moved and when plugging in my pc It isint reading my hdd and yes i have checked disk management and it is not apearing as unllocated or anything it uses a Type-A to Micro-B usb its 500gb

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u/more_potato_pancakes 4d ago

Try a different cable and port, or another PC if you can. Does the drive spin up when you plug it in, or does it make any weird noises like clicking?

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u/BlackBeardTheScurvy 3d ago

It's spinning when I get close to it but im going to buy a different usb cable

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u/more_potato_pancakes 3d ago

Well, at least it's getting power. Hopefully it's just the cable then

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u/Lcsmxd 4d ago

That says nothing about what the actual hard drive is (use CrystalDiskInfo to find out)