External hard drive repair work disk
In every external hard drive is a normal hard disk, which is also used in Desktop computers is hidden.
- External hard drives are more expensive than internal hard drives because of a housing with connections and, in some cases, it is also supplied with special Software. The function of the hard disk Inside, but remains always the Same.
- For example, if lamps no longer have to go to your housing or the housing is broken, this is only a cosmetic Defect. If the drive works fine in the Interior, you can use this as normal.
- You should so not sure what works exactly. If you listen in the operation of scratchy noises, the Chance is high that the write head of the hard disk due to a vibration defect. All other Defects might only be a Problem of the enclosure and not the drive itself.
External hard drive enclosure, repair or replace
An external hard drive enclosure is made of plastic or aluminum, as well as some connections, and can thus be relatively easy to repair.
- If you are of the opinion that your hard drive case is broken, and your hard drive Inside is still OK, you should try to repair the housing or replace.
- First, check the connections and cable have Broken power or USB cable? Are clogged the ports on the housing and not bent? The replacement of cables often helps and can be a cost-effective solution for your Problem.
- If you can see any Defects, you need to open the case. Remove all cables and open the case to the designated locations. Just a cheaper housing, however, are bonded to often be damaged when Opening so may. A new external housing is about 10 euros.
- If you have a Desktop computer, you can now take the hard drive out of the enclosure and with the normal power and SATA hard drive cables in the PC. Only 2 plug-in connections are necessary, which are either free or of a different hard drive temporarily can be removed. Note only, not the System hard to define. If the drive works fine without a case, you can be sure that only the housing is broken.
- The repair of the housing is only possible, if you see the plug-ins are out, slipped, or connections not sticking where they should. To see the Defect and try to repair it. A new external housing is about 10 euros.
- Note: The repair is done at your own risk. For potential damages, we assume no liability.
In a further practical tip we explain what you can do if your external hard drive does not appear.
