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USB issues on Powerbook G4
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12-23-2010, 04:30 PM
My macbook crapped out, and only the harddrive was salvaged, which was then put in a Micro Combo USB Enclosure, which I'd imagine is USB 2.0. Here I am with my old Powerbook G4, and the harddrive enclosure, which works on all other computers, just makes a clicking noise and isn't recognized when plugged into the Powerbook. Is there anything I can do to make it work here? If not, would there be a way to transfer the data using, for example, a macbook with 2.0 ports inbetween my computer and the harddrive? Thanks again. -Scott |
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12-23-2010, 04:34 PM
The clicking noise is usually created by not enough power getting to the hdd, it just ends up powering on and off constantly hence the clicking. - Simon Rest In Peace Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 [aged 56]
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