Like Bill said. Also Mac mentioned IDE compatability - that's a biggie. The USB case is probably for IDE drives, and if it's running it's getting power. It probably has something wrong with it. I lost a 60 gb the same way.

[This message has been edited by cassp (edited 10-02-2007).]

As I stated earlier, I think it's a compatibility issue with the external usb case.....Like Mac said, get an adapter and put it into your desk top and then check the status...If you don't want it, ship it to me, I'll take it off your hands and even pay for the shipping....hehehehe
TR

Thanx guys for the help....I not pc technical enough to do any of this detetcive work....I'll try again if not I'll throw it out

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 10-02-2007).]