Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-19 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, I've had similar problems and have noted somewhere that these WD hard drives appear to have problems with Leopard. If yours is an older machine that was on sale, it may require a firmware update that improves its compatibility with Leopard. This problem did not occur in Tiger but wi

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-17 Thread matthew Dyer
Hi not sure I was thinking that since if I turn off the machine at night it is find then it works good all through so hard to say. this drive was on sale when I got it so it works fine other wise. Matthew On Aug 17, 2009, at 11:27 AM, Søren Jensen wrote: > > Hi. > > Does this happen when

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-17 Thread matthew Dyer
Will have to look around if not I will by a new one. A dieing cable might make more sence. Matthew On Aug 16, 2009, at 9:28 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: > > Hi Matthew, > > Sounds like a dying cable to me. Do you have a different one you could > try? > > Good luck, > Anna > > > > On Aug 16

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-17 Thread matthew Dyer
Its a new drive it should not be bad. Is there a way to check for arerrs? Maatthew On Aug 16, 2009, at 8:39 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > > Possibly hd failiar? > > Chris. > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Be

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-17 Thread Chris Blouch
Is this on a desktop or laptop? If on a laptop, are you ejecting the drive before putting the machine to sleep? CB Søren Jensen wrote: > Hi. > > Does this happen when the fan speeds up? I also have a western digital > harddrive, and it always disconnects when the fan speeds up because > it's

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-17 Thread Søren Jensen
Hi. Does this happen when the fan speeds up? I also have a western digital harddrive, and it always disconnects when the fan speeds up because it's too hot. I hate this harddrive and I'm going to get a new one very soon. Best regards: Søren Jensen Mail & MSN: s...@coolfortheblind.dk Website

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-16 Thread Jenny Kennedy (Howard)
Hi, You may want to check your cables. Sometimes if they are loose or are faulty they could cause this. I had this trouble with my HD and it turned out changing out the cable helped. Also if you have a USB hub check that it is turned on and working. I'm not sure but it might well if you'v

Re: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-16 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Matthew, Sounds like a dying cable to me. Do you have a different one you could try? Good luck, Anna On Aug 16, 2009, at 7:34 PM, matthew Dyer wrote: > > Hi all, I have a slite problem and was wondering if anyone else has > seen it. I currently have a western digial hardrive which I a

RE: Strange problem with external hard drive

2009-08-16 Thread Chris Gilland
Possibly hd failiar? Chris. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of matthew Dyer Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:35 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Strange problem with external hard drive Hi all,