I need help... all of a sudden, my computer does not read my disk 3 1/2 "

Due to my current unemployment, I don't have the money to pay for technical support... someone can you please tell me how to solve the problem.  Thank you

Angel 28

  1. Computer power
  2. Unplug the computer
  3. Make sure that all the Cables range for 3 1/2 "is connected.
  4. close the case
  5. connect to the computer and restart it.

You look at the computer to see if the green light on the drive 3 1/2 "lights up.

Is the drive powered?

If there is then we need to go software route do this first and see what you get.

Good luck!

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