You dont have to tell me how frustrating that can be.
You are probably wondering:
Why is my hard drive not detected in BIOS?
You dont need to spend any more energy worrying about your hard drive any longer.
I have experienced this exact same issue a year ago but I fixed it pretty quickly.
Ill tell you how I did that and what to do if that doesnt work in this article.
I know you dont want to wait any longer so lets just get right into it.
Do remember to read every section carefully so you dont miss anything important.
Once you know the cause, it’s possible for you to get the fix pretty easily.
Otherwise, you might be dealing with faulty or damaged components.
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Remember to also concentrate on the connectors themselves to check for any misaligned pins.
Also, its best if your SATA cable is shorter than 1 meter as its recommended by Seagate.
I recommend you try connecting the hard drive using another SATA cable.
Its even better if you are fully confident that this SATA cable actually works flawlessly.
The best option is to simply borrow from a friend or use one of your old ones.
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For most users, the drivers should install automatically but sometimes the operating system fails to install them.
In this situation, you could simply visit the manufacturers website and download the latest driver available there.
You could also try contacting their support team for help.
The spinning issue usually pops up if your hard drive isnt receiving the right amount of power.
I recommend testing it out on another PC just to be sure.
Also, dont wait too long to order a replacement and take advantage of the warranty.
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Where Does Hard Drive Plug Into Motherboard?
you could find this on the right side of most motherboards.
The first thing you gotta do when installing an HDD is mount it.
You do this by securing it with screws to the cage.
After that, you just have to connect the SATA cables properly.
Thats all it’s crucial that you do physically.
FAQ
Question:How do I know if my external hard drive is broken?
These can help you determine if your hard drive is working properly.
Question:Is the external hard drive repairable?
Answer:Well, that will depend entirely on the extent of the damage done to the external HDD.
Question:How many years does an external hard drive last?
Answer:Typically, any hard drive will last at least three to five years.
Many actually last much longer but performance will not be optimal after many years.
