My Book: Suddenly not recognized

I, too have the same problem…all of a sudden, one day I plugged in my My Book…and nothing!  I tried 2 different laptops, changing out cables, and absolutely no recognition at all…what gives…?  Can anyone chime in with a suggestion…?  Also, respectfully, should the fact that no one has chosen to respond to the first post in over a week  make me uncomfortable about the effectiveness of this board…?   We both need help from someone…any help at all…in my case, I have precious data that I have trusted to this device…hope you’re out there…

                  Thanks in advance,

                              d