One of the problems with the USB port is the use of lead free solder. That’s a problem with a lot of today’s electronics. I would think that WD could find a USB port that attached more securely or redesigned the case so there was a boss behing the port to relieve pressupe when plugging the cable in. I’ve got a USB DVD player that did the same most likely. Did you try the drive in different positions and see if it will make contact long enough to get your data off?
Joe
