On Jan 3, 2012, at 2:07 PM, Wavy Gravy wrote:
I did try to connect via USB2 but the drive doesn't even spin up. It is a 7200 rpm drive
7200 rpm 2.5" drives are known to run hot. This tiny case has no active cooling. It's possible you've killed this HD by overheating it.
and OWC says it is being under powered by the USB bus upon turning on the drive as it needs more power to spin up. Sounds like BS to me
Agreed. I think this is BS too. Should spin up at 500mA.
as my 5400 rpm OWC drive does the same thing and does not mount via USB. OWC recommends a power adapter....But that is not my main concern right now.
It's always good to have an external power adapter with an external HD. I don't think this is your problem, but next time, use an external power adapter if possible, especially if you've had problem, or feel heat coming off the HD. When electronics are underpowered they get hot, and heat is enemy #1 of HDs, they fail fast when too hot.
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