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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: DSharp on January 27, 2012, 04:37:49 AM

Title: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: DSharp on January 27, 2012, 04:37:49 AM
OK, it works fine in both my laptops but when I try to use it with my shitty old desktop, it just makes a beeping sound.  Anyone had this  problem or know how to fix it?
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: SloS13 on January 27, 2012, 10:58:11 AM
Are the jumpers set right?
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: PhilStubbs on January 27, 2012, 12:26:53 PM
I'm guessing this is a USB drive? Maybe not enough voltage from the port. My desktop has a problem connecting to certain things cause of low voltage. It will connect eventually, but it tries for 5-10min sometimes.
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: DSharp on January 27, 2012, 05:43:16 PM
no jumpers on it. yes its a usb powered device.  Is there a way to boost power going to the usb ports?
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: crxvtec91 on January 27, 2012, 06:11:27 PM
Try the usb ports on the back of the computer as the ones on the front may not be true usb 2.0. BTW there is something now call a geek section :P
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: Ntrain2k on January 27, 2012, 06:12:47 PM
I have an older one that won't work unless I plug it into a powered usb hub I have.

The ports on the comp don't have enough juice.
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: Jorsher on January 27, 2012, 08:32:19 PM
USB powered hard-drives suck in general.  2.5" drives suck slightly less.

Like said, back ports, as they're more likely to meet power requirements...
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: SloS13 on January 27, 2012, 08:37:44 PM
you can buy a Y shaped USB connector so you get double the powa
Title: Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
Post by: DSharp on January 28, 2012, 10:02:51 AM
ok sounds like I need to buy something.  I didn't think this was geek enough for the geek section.  Ill have somethin to add add there soon enough.