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There are different systems,but in general you loosen a couple of screws and slide the side backwards.

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Q: How do you open an external drive case?
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Is a external hard drive repairable?

Everything is repairable... If you can get the case open its just a regular hard drive inside you can replace it. If its a cheap brand you may be better off replacing it.


What is a external drive?

An external drive is one that is not in -side the computer- It is a Disk (hard) drive or can also be a CD drive which is connected by a cable to the computer. The connection is usually by SCSI, USB, or SATA(eSATA) connection. An external drive allows you to add a drive to the computer you are using - to expand storage or add a CD drive without actually having to open the computer to add another one. An external drive also allows you to move the drive from computer to computer, Portably. The external drive usually has it's own power supply and case.


Where can you find information on Transcend External Hard Drive that doesn't open on the computer?

You can find information on the transcend external hard drive that doesn't open on a computer of the data recovery experts.


How do you copy your hard drive to an external hard drive?

---- # go to "my computer" # browse to your external hard drive # then open another "my computer" window # drag and drop the file(s) you want to the window displaying the external hard drive. ----


How do you transfer limewire files to external hard drive?

Open the folder that has the downloaded files. To transfer drag the files from LimeWire onto your external hard drive


What is an external device used to store information?

An memory storage device that is literary on the outside of the computer case; such as a flash drive, CD, DVD, or external/portable hard drive.


How do you check the properties of an external hard drive?

Connect the drive to your computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the drive. Right click -> properties.


Is copying your C Drive on to an external drive the same as copying it on to an external drive?

Of course it would. If you are copying your C Drive onto an external drive, then are copying it to an external drive, aren't you?


Getting files off of a damaged external hardrive.?

The external hard drive's controller may have failed. If the warranty is out or of no concern, and you are technically capable, you might try to open the device and remove the drive. Install the drive in a computer or use an external docking station or adapter, and you may be able to access the drive. If this does not work, many software utilities exist as well as services that will open the drive in a clean room and attempt to recover the data.


What are the most reliable external hard drive brands?

There are many different brands of external hard drives. Although most people do not think they ever need an external hard drive, it is always good to have one just in case. The most reliable brands of external hard drives are Western Digital and Seagate.


How do you backup my Hard Drive without using external drive?

I'm afraid that's not possible without an external drive sorry :(. Here are insructions on how to do it with an exteranl drive. P.S. you will need an external drive and and empty DVD disc. Go to My Computer, right-click on the C Drive, select back up. Place a DVD in the external drive, make sure you have at least two, in case one is not enough. You will see the DVD backing up. And then a cop of our hard drive will be on that disc.


Is there an external hard drive case with manual write protect?

Yes, the Plextor PX-PH08U is one.