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External HDD on Linx 10

  • 05-07-2015 10:50AM
    #1
    ra0044
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭


    Hi.

    I have a linx 10 tablet running 8.1. The problem I am having is that when I plug an external hard drive in to it using an OTG cable the tablet doesn't see it. The drive light flashes and you can hear the drive spinning but nothing shows up.

    Does anyone have any ideas.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Bayberry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭Bayberry


    ra0044 wrote: »
    Hi.

    I have a linx 10 tablet running 8.1. The problem I am having is that when I plug an external hard drive in to it using an OTG cable the tablet doesn't see it. The drive light flashes and you can hear the drive spinning but nothing shows up.
    I would imagine that the Lynx isn't providing enough power for the drive to fully power up.


  • #3
    theothernt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭theothernt


    Bayberry wrote: »
    I would imagine that the Lynx isn't providing enough power for the drive to fully power up.

    I'd second that. Go into Device Manager and see if the device is detected or has an error (exclamation mark beside the icon in Device Manager).


  • #4
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,007 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Some external drive have a second port for power, either a second usb port, or a dedicated port. If it does have one, then you can just hook it up next to the tablet. Not ideal, but it'll work.


  • #5
    ra0044
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭ra0044


    Thanks everyone for your replies. Really appreciate it.

    I have been messing around with it all evening but am going to have to admit defeat.

    It hasn't got a second port so powers from usb.

    I think either the linx can't power it or its simply to old. Either way it doesn't work.

    Thanks again.


  • #6
    Bayberry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭Bayberry


    ra0044 wrote: »
    I think either the linx can't power it or its simply to old. Either way it doesn't work.
    Yes, older drives definitely had higher power requirements than newer ones.


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  • #7
    EvilMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭EvilMonkey


    You could try connecting the drive through a powered usb hub if you have one.


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