HELP... Used wrong power cord... Can I save my files?

Hello,

This is my problem. I have had  issues with my My Book Premium Edition Legacy External Hard drive for some time now. I have the clicking noises and the unit not starting up. I’ve been trying all the suggestions; plugging power cord into wall outlet, using a different data cable, and nothing. I was looking through my collection of adapters, power cords, etc., for something that I can use. I found a power cord, plugged it in and (that’s right, you guessed it) POP :dizzy_face:              Is there anything I can do to save my files?

Thank you for your time,

Mike

that’s fzabkar’s field of expertise.  

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oh, and your drive was most likely dying anyway.  that clicking noise is usually an indication of that, especially since you already plugged the drive directly into the wall.