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Resolved PCMCIA USB CARD do not detect Ext Hard Drive

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by belcourtoi, 2010/06/12.

  1. 2010/06/12
    belcourtoi

    belcourtoi Inactive Thread Starter

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    I have problem using a new PCMCIA USB2 CARDBUS -VIA Technologies- (to get 4 more USB posts) which detects with no problem the mouse, the flashdiscs but not my external hard drive (LG 500GB).
    The hard disc works perfectly when I connect it directly to my lap top.
     
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    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    Is the external hard disk powered separately or drawing power from USB ? If its drawing power from USB, the USB card might not be able to supply the reqd. power.
     
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    belcourtoi

    belcourtoi Inactive Thread Starter

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    It's powered from the USB, and I think that you're right because when I used it a hard disc powered externaly it worked normaly.
    Is there a solution for that problem?? Thank you.
     
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    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    Aside from powering it externally I don't think there is any solution to it.
     
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  6. 2010/06/13
    hawk22

    hawk22 Geek Member

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    connecting your LG 500 GIG to a powered USB Hub connected to your USB2 CARDBUS, not exactly brilliant.
     
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  7. 2010/06/15
    TonyT

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    Return the pcmcia card and get a compact usb hub. I have one for my laptop that I paid about 10 bucks for, it also came with a power supply that can be used if needed be. example
     
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  8. 2010/07/02
    belcourtoi

    belcourtoi Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am powering the hard drive from external usb, and it's working properly.Thank you all for your precious help.
     
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