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HDD "no media"

amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
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Hello,

I recently retrieved a hard drive from an old personal tower (Windows 7). I wanted to recover the data on this drive and bought a cable that converts SATA to USB.

When I connect my hard drive to my current computer (Windows 10), the drive appears for 1 second in Explorer before disappearing.

The hard drive is present in the disk management but shows the message "no media". (Notice removable drive F)



Do you have a solution for me to access the data on this hard drive?

Thank you in advance for your response!

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    gugu01 Posted messages 15669 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 702
     
    Hello,

    This disk is a 3.5 inches, it cannot be powered by "a cable that converts SATA to USB" as you must have taken.
    This type of cable does not work for a 3.5 inches disk > https://www.amazon.fr/Kentop-Adaptateur-vers-Pouces-Disque/dp/B07GFJ2T11/ref=asc_df_B07GFJ2T11/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=313706509420&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3692278722872316955&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9054893&hvtargid=pla-687154668207&psc=1&ref=&adgrpid=63522785278
    (a 2.5 inches could work, but not a 3.5)

    It needs an external enclosure for 3.5 inches (it will be powered) or to be installed internally in a tower if you have one. (a SATA and power cable)

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  2. jeannets Posted messages 28397 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 6 603
     
    Hello,

    What is this hard drive..?? The brand and model... otherwise a clear and readable photo attached here or on the site cjoint.com and providing the link here.

    Is this drive powered by the USB cable..?? Or does it have its own external power supply..??
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  3. amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member
     
    Hello,

    Here is a photo of the hard drive in question. It is powered by USB.
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  4. macbernic Posted messages 2231 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   545
     
    Good evening,

    what adapters do you have? Can we take a look?

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    1. amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member
       
      Good evening,

      Here is the adapter
      https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07S8MQVRZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_wyI6Fb1PX29X4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

      Thank you
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      1. jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 929 > amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member
         
        Hello
        as mentioned, it's not good for a 3.5" hard drive
        you need either a powered external enclosure or a cable with double USB
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      2. amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member > jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        Good evening,

        My adapter allows me to add a 12V power supply in addition to USB. I did that, but the problem remains the same.

        Here is the power supply used:
        https://www.amazon.fr/Alimentation-secteur-universelle-2250-Eco/dp/B003O6VGIM/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=hama+00046589&qid=1609182493&s=electronics&sr=1-1
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  6. jeannets Posted messages 28397 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 6 603
     
    OK, in my opinion, a USB port does not provide enough power for a disk like that...
    You would need a double "Y" USB cable to draw power from two ports..

    Like this, for example.
    https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/cables-connectiques/cable-double-usb-alimentation-mini-usb-pour-boitie/f-1072003-auc2009904385341.html?idOffre=309101715#mpos=0|mp

    That's the idea, you may want to check to have the right connector on your disk side... So this type of cable occupies two USB ports on your PC...

    The other solution is to have a dedicated power supply for this disk, in addition to data transmission via USB.
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    1. amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member
       
      Good evening,

      I performed the same operation but by adding a 12V power supply to the adapter in addition to the USB. The problem remains the same.

      Thank you

      Here is the power supply used:
      https://www.amazon.fr/Alimentation-secteur-universelle-2250-Eco/dp/B003O6VGIM/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=hama+00046589&qid=1609182493&s=electronics&sr=1-1
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      1. jfmimi Posted messages 13734 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   1 929 > amonb0fis Posted messages 5 Status Member
         
        Can you install your hard drive internally on another PC
        to see if the disk has any issues?
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  7. jeannets Posted messages 28397 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 6 603
     
    For a 3.5" drive, two voltages are required... 5 volts and 12 volts; so one of the two is missing...
    Moreover, I'm not convinced that your adjustable power supply delivers enough current... Because these adjustable output power supplies do not deliver the same power depending on the output voltage..

    It's true that it would be better in another PC as @jfmimi said.

    Not to mention that this drive is 10 years old, it may have worn out and could also have defects, which is an aggravating factor.
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