Hi guys,
I have a WDBAAA3200ABK external drive and It’s ticking… I’ve tried many settings in OS (Windows 7), changed cable, buyed USB hub, and still no success - ticking doesn’t stop !!!
Sometimes It does work when I plug It directly to the computer in the back (to motherboard), but It takes time to recognizes it…
I’ve also tried on may other computers and drive works perfectly :manfrustrated: !!!
First I thought that it’s some OS Windows issue, because everything worked O.K. on XP, until I installed WIN 7 
But now, after many attempts to solve the problem with software solutions, I dug up into my PC to see if I missed something about hardware - AND I HAVE COME TO BRAND NEW IDEA !!!
Obviously drive doesn’t receive enough power to spin the disk, and I’ve noticed that my power supply is not as high as my graphic card requires It !!!..So, I’m thinking - If graphic card needs that kind of power, maybe there is no power left for other devices to work ???
According to system requirements, power supply should be at least 450W (reccomended 500W), and I have only 430W :robotsurprised:
So, Now I’m looking to buy a new power supply (at least 600 Watts), but before I go for my new purchase, I’m asking all of you out there - -
WOULD THAT BE THE SOLUTION OF MY PROBLEM ???
P.S. : Otherwise, PC works fine, games played with this power supply wtih no problems !!!
Thanks for your help !!!
. Another option you can try is to get a USB power booster cable, it will use two USB ports on your PC but it should give enough power to make the HDD work fine. Call tech support and see if they can get you one for free.
