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tfrost2002
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internal drive installed using an external case and usb

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‎01-11-2012 01:10 AM

I just attached a Western Digital SATA hard drive through an external case to a usb connection. The drive is recognized by the device manager but not through computer management disk administration. I have used data lifeguard diagnostics from western digital which also recognizes the disk and indicates that it is ok when tested. I am trying to use this disk with a Dell GX 520 and home xp os but the system refuses to assign a drive letter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have read and tried many ideas suggested on other similar posts but have run out of ideas. Thank you for your help and consideration.

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Re: internal drive installed using an external case and usb

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‎01-12-2012 11:39 AM

Hi dude, what's the capacity of the drive? And does it work well when used normally inside the computer? It could be not not compatible with the case...

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Re: internal drive installed using an external case and usb

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‎01-13-2012 08:46 AM

Also, what is the model of this drive? Does need to use the WD Alignment tool?

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