Tried 2 computers, 2 cables, connected directly to the USB port, Shows on disk management as “Healthy”, OS Win 8.1.
As soon as I plug it in it returns this message box …
Local Disk F:
There is a problem with this drive. Scan disk and fix it.
Chkdsk hangs at 85% (last time I tried), SpinRite stops after about 2 minutes, and Unbuntu (Parted Magic) won’t mount the drive.
Not looking good. The frustrating thing about this is, I have had 4 drives go at once, two primary HDs on a new Optiplex, the original drive in just over 1 yr, then the replacement on the same machine only lasted 7 mos, then 1 Seagate external in a 1 year, now this passport in 6 mos. Never had drives die like this. What the heck is going on???
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