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Windows 11 fails to recognize the new HDD device.

Windows 11 fails to recognize the new HDD device.

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DarshanVR007
Junior Member
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02-20-2021, 04:12 PM
#1
Hello! It seems your new HDD isn't showing up in Windows. You have a power cable with two HDDs already, plus another with an SSD and extra slots. You tried disconnecting the SSD to test, but it still doesn’t appear. The issue might be related to insufficient power or incorrect connections. Have you checked the cable connections or the power supply? Also, ensure the SSD is properly seated in its slot. Let me know if you need further guidance!
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DarshanVR007
02-20-2021, 04:12 PM #1

Hello! It seems your new HDD isn't showing up in Windows. You have a power cable with two HDDs already, plus another with an SSD and extra slots. You tried disconnecting the SSD to test, but it still doesn’t appear. The issue might be related to insufficient power or incorrect connections. Have you checked the cable connections or the power supply? Also, ensure the SSD is properly seated in its slot. Let me know if you need further guidance!

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Cokkie77
Senior Member
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03-03-2021, 01:16 PM
#2
It seems the device hasn't been around much yet—likely needs setup, partitioning, and formatting before it shows up with a drive letter. Is it visible in Disk Management? Which model is it? Does your motherboard share connections between SATA ports and an M.2 slot? Can another drive function correctly when connected to the same power cable, data cable, and SATA port as you're using with this new drive?
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Cokkie77
03-03-2021, 01:16 PM #2

It seems the device hasn't been around much yet—likely needs setup, partitioning, and formatting before it shows up with a drive letter. Is it visible in Disk Management? Which model is it? Does your motherboard share connections between SATA ports and an M.2 slot? Can another drive function correctly when connected to the same power cable, data cable, and SATA port as you're using with this new drive?

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Mervynean
Junior Member
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03-03-2021, 03:34 PM
#3
In Disk Management a message appeared stating "you have to initialize the disk before LDM can access it: Disk: 0". Choose either MBR or GPT.
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Mervynean
03-03-2021, 03:34 PM #3

In Disk Management a message appeared stating "you have to initialize the disk before LDM can access it: Disk: 0". Choose either MBR or GPT.

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TheMagicalHerb
Member
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03-03-2021, 11:29 PM
#4
Request a GPT setup. After creating a new partition on the empty drive, formatting will complete and the device will appear in My Computer.
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TheMagicalHerb
03-03-2021, 11:29 PM #4

Request a GPT setup. After creating a new partition on the empty drive, formatting will complete and the device will appear in My Computer.

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AbstractPvp
Junior Member
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03-05-2021, 02:55 PM
#5
Thanks! It functions correctly now.
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AbstractPvp
03-05-2021, 02:55 PM #5

Thanks! It functions correctly now.

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jack1821
Member
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03-05-2021, 03:53 PM
#6
It's unusual that after reconnecting the SSD it isn't recognized, while the HDD is working fine. The drive appears to be ready but not detected.
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jack1821
03-05-2021, 03:53 PM #6

It's unusual that after reconnecting the SSD it isn't recognized, while the HDD is working fine. The drive appears to be ready but not detected.