Help with external hard drive

[Vera]

Hi all,

I am a prowd owner of an i7 book. Unfortunately I am having problems connecting my seagate 1TB slim harddrive . I connect the HD with the USB port in the keyboard.

After a long wait windows recognizes the HD. However, when trying to open files it freezes constantly.

Is there any solution for this probleem?

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

[Bouke]

Hello,

 

In my experience you’re better off using the usb3 cable delivered with the laptop, not only will it be much faster (the keyboard uses USB2 I thought), I also think it is better able to power the drive this way. Don’t ask me why but this is from personal experience with the tablet

[Jason Dessenberg]

I am not sure what type of USB the Keyboard has.  However connecting to the USB 3.0 port on the tablet is much faster.  I am not sure this is going to resolve your issue though.  File should open from either USB port.

[Dal]

Did you try using the HDD on other laptop/PC?

I always connect my 1TB seagate on the keyboard USB and never have any problem.

[Vera]

Thank you for the replies!

Ill try with the connector cable that came with the tablet and see if that works.

I can use the HDD without any problems on other laptops..

 

[Dal]

If your HDD has a DC in port, try using it to add power. I don’t think power is the problem, but it’s worth a shot.

[Papa Yoyo]

or use a powered usb hub

[Katagiri]

I just used pen drivers, they work well both on the keyboard or using the provided cable.

[Vera]

Update: I hadn’t thought about using the connector cable but I tried.. and it works perfectly!

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