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DSharp

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Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« 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?
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 10:58:11 AM »
Are the jumpers set right?
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #6 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...
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2012, 08:37:44 PM »
you can buy a Y shaped USB connector so you get double the powa
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Re: Verbatim hard drive beeps?
« Reply #8 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.
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