I have a Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB - USB only. I managed to knock it on the floor pretty hard, fairly thick carpet. The USB connector was bent about 20 degrees where it joins the HD. I bent it back and hooked it up. It seems that the drive is dead. The yellow light comes on. However, the laptop won't recognize that it's there. I tried a different USB cable and same result. I can't remember what the drive sounded like when it worked, but now I hear a very faint pop every few seconds. I'm in a bush camp, so I can't do much more testing.
Does anyone know how to open up the enclosure? I just want to make sure it's not something else loose inside. I suppose that would void the warranty, but I'm more concerned about the data.
Does anyone know how to open up the enclosure? I just want to make sure it's not something else loose inside. I suppose that would void the warranty, but I'm more concerned about the data.