External HDD Dead..

[feo]

Well, after some time, my Vantec Nexstar 2.5" HDD isn't working any more. It's completely dead. When connected to the PC, I can't hear the HDD spinning up and the light doesn't even come on.

Any way to fix it?

Also I'm not sure if the enclosure is buggered or whether the actual laptop HDD inside is dead.

help?

 

[PostmanPot]

Try and get hold of another enclosure you can test it with.

Also look out for certain sounds... e.g. if the HDD is ticking/clicking, then the HDD could be gone.

 

[Sting]

or the dreaded 'wisp' or blue tendril !!

 

[ponder]

Try using it inside your pc. You get 2.5" to 3.5" adapters.

 

[PsiCoRe]

The IDE adapters are buggers to get hold of, since they don't manufacture them anymore. I had to import one. Only cost me R200, but that's still a lot for a cheap flimsy adapter.

 

[pezulu]

Is the power cable connected, or does it draw power via USB??

 

[Sting]

I know where you are going!

 

[feo]

Is the power cable connected, or does it draw power via USB??

Draws via USB.

It worked fine for years but I guess wear and tear kinda killed it.

The 2.5" to 3.5" adaptor idea is a good one but R200? Yikes..

 

[Sting]

from enclosure to single usb or dual usb ports?

 

[feo]

from enclosure to single usb or dual usb ports?

Single.

There's only a small 20GB HDD in there so there's no need for 2 ports.

It worked fine before that on 1 port.

 

[ponder]

The IDE adapters are buggers to get hold of, since they don't manufacture them anymore. I had to import one. Only cost me R200, but that's still a lot for a cheap flimsy adapter.

NCST in Durbs should have them.

 

[Browser]

NCST in Durbs should have them.

I've been looking everywhere for IDE 2.5 to IDE 3.5 converts, if anyone knows where to get some please PM me