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External hard disk doesn't appear..the request failed due to a fatal device hardware error in computer managment

the request failed due to a fatal device hardware error in computer managment…plzz hepl me

Hello,

Make sure the drive is plugged in directly into a wall outlet and if possible try replacing the USB cable.

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