Not detecting the 3rd hdd

[bryant_16]

Hey guys, my pc recently couldn't detect the 3rd hdd in my CPU. Previously it was working well. How do i check properly? Could it be my motherboard issue?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Can u try other sata ports to test as well? Replace the cables too?

 

[jtjt00]

If change port and cable still the same, likely HDD gone up lorry liao.

 

[bryant_16]

Yah I tried changing the cables but still can't work.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

if u have another pc maybe try and see, or those 3.5" enclosure and try firing up. but if really still cant really uplorry

 

[r_lee12]

maybe it's the port error

 

[bryant_16]

maybe it's the port error

Port error? How to check for this?

 

[Entry Level PC]

Port error? How to check for this?

try another SATA Slot lor.
all SATA slots and change cable liao still cannot work then most likely your HDD spoil liao.

you want to RMA or burn to good brothers to destroy your private data in it?

 

[bryant_16]

RMA. How to go about this?

 

[Entry Level PC]

RMA. How to go about this?

Which Brand?
How many years liao?
You got register warranty boh?

Go to their Website and check how to RMA.

 

[bryant_16]

Western digital. Bo register.

 

[jtjt00]

Western digital. Bo register.

When purchased?

 

[xtractor]

Western digital. Bo register.

go check here for ur warranty status
if still under warranty then send rma
http://support.wdc.com/Warranty/warrantyStatus.aspx

 

[SyraLeo]

If you changed something in your bios, could be that you disabled the storage controller by accident.

 

[bryant_16]

If you changed something in your bios, could be that you disabled the storage controller by accident.

Think really fried liao. Change to an external sata casing but could not detect as well. Data cyclic failed. Sigh