[X-Newbies] Crashed USB HK isn't recognized by Mac

[Lawrence Klinger]

Please tell us what OS you are using, and what kind of external HD.
Larry

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On 7/23/06 9:02 AM, "Aldo" <deetya at cbn.net.id> wrote:

> I was copying stuff to an external USB harddisk when my Mac crashed.
> When I restarted, Disk Utility immediately popped up, saying that the
> external harddisk had problems. I tried to erase the disk, but then Disk
> Utility said it can't due to i/o error. I tried to erase the HD again,
> but Disk Utility then hanged. I had to force quit it.
> 
> However, since then, I can't even get my Mac to recognize the external
> HD. It won't appear on the desktop, and on Disk Utility either. System
> Profiler can recognize it, but not Disk Utility. According to System
> Profiler, the HD is a "Journaled HFS+" file system. But how come Disk
> Utility and the Finder can't read it?
> 
> I tried plugging and unplugging, I tried to connect it to another USB
> port, I tried restarting with the HD connected and running. All to no
> avail.
> 
> How can I then erase/fix the HD?
> 
> Does this mean I have to get another disk enclosure for the HD? Or does
> this mean that I need a brand new HD?
> 
> Also, can a Mac crash really screw up the physical USB circuits? Or is
> it just a screwed s/w in the bowels of the OS somewhere?
> 
> My Mac is Mac Mini sys10.4.1. The ext HD is a generic Myson Century,
> inc. HD inside a generic USB2.0 enclosure.
> 
> Thanks in advance
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