External hard disk issues. Ideas anyone?

[D-chris91]

Hi. I have used this Transcend 250GB external HDD for about a year now. Suddenly, it doesn't work on my computer anymore. It's not even recognised as a USB device anymore. Instead it makes this beeping noise when connected. The only thing I can think of is that the USB cord head is a little bent? Can anyone help me, please?

[Meticulous]

What if theres somthing wrong with ur PC?

[D-chris91]

It doesn't work in other computers as well.

[Onion]

Hey, I had that exact problem!! The head is a little bent too! You could, however, try to use a flat screwdriver and try to adjust the head so that it doesn't look bent (you know what I mean? =\)

In the worst case scenario you can do nothing to fix it, I suggest you buy a new external hard disk case. Yes, just the case and it wouldn't cost you alot.

[néigh]

Is the cable attached to the hdd, or can you replace it? Most ext hdds have a mini usb port, and you can get a new cable for a few quid.
Hard drives by their definition are a little volatile, so any knocks it may have received may have damaged the disk.

[D-chris91]

So, the technician said the HDD crashed, , so sad. Does anyone know how to recover data from a crashed external HDD?

[elemis]

So, the technician said the HDD crashed, , so sad. Does anyone know how to recover data from a crashed external HDD?

Pray and hope it can be resurrected from the dead.

I dont know man. 

[DrEvil]

So, the technician said the HDD crashed, , so sad. Does anyone know how to recover data from a crashed external HDD?

Google it. 

[D-chris91]

I've googled and they don't do it in my area. I just have to wait till I go on a summer trip or something.