Iomega - 160GB USB 2.0/FireWire 400 Portable Hard Drive
My OS is win7 Prof 64 bit and I have had this ext HD for a long time sitting gatherig dust. Now that I am trying to put it to use, I am missing the power supply for this Portable HD. The power connection says : 5vDC, but does anyone know how many ampheres this HD needs. I was able to get the usb cable from Radio Shack. Thank u.
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Does the drive power on? It may need to be initialized and formatted before it shows up in explorer.
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Knowing the exact model of the drive you can find easily which power adapter it needs. Look at the bottom of the drive there must be some info about it.
in response to noxcho, I have looked all over the iomega but there are no listing of any power requirements. Only at the power outlet, it says 5vDC. It is a 160 gig Iomega ext drive, and I have not been able to get the help of support because it is outside the warranty period. I tried the local Radio Shack, but they do not have anything that has 5v and about 0.5 to 1.5 amp. Thank u.
I'm surprised RadioShack does not have that. Usually they have a universal adapter that has a custom connector such as a G or H connector that would fit the drive.
Again, what is the model number of the drive?
Again, what is the model number of the drive?
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in response to Nobus, yes it is a similar model, I they go by serial numbers, but mine is also 160 gigs 400 ...
Your post, suggests the ampheres, but google does not carry the 5v at the diff ampheres u listed. I wonder if there is an internet source to buy these power sources. Thank u.
Your post, suggests the ampheres, but google does not carry the 5v at the diff ampheres u listed. I wonder if there is an internet source to buy these power sources. Thank u.
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thank u everyone.
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