There is really no way to test it besides the usb port as it is part of the drive and cant be removed.
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If you have a SATA interface drive, which will have a long connector and a short connecter that are black with gold pins, use this to test it. [https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-SATA-Drive-Adapter-Cable/dp/B00HJZJI84]
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If you dont have a sata drive, there is really no way to test it besides the usb port as it is part of the drive and cant be removed.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-gSq6bcB9Y]
Use that video to take apart the drive to get the hard drive out.
Can you also post a video of what the harddrive sounds like when its plugged in? You can do that by following the guide below
[guide|13164]
If that doesnt work, look up "data recovery services near me" in google and pick one that you want to use.
Hopefully they can fix the issue and get your data back.
Your hard drive seems like its dead.
Look up "data recovery services near me" in google and pick one that you want to use.
Hopefully they can fix the issue and get your data back.