07-12-2011, 02:14 AM
Most of that type of external drive (green/auto power on/off), w/o a manual power switch, should be reserved for backup duty only. Using them for "work" drives is asking for trouble. I actually like the no frills Elements case, but have only used them in mostly on, backup only, situations, where there haven't acted up. Sounds like DW'ing and possible transplant into another case is in order for stuff's ailing drive, fil's likely right about the case; drive itself is likely OK.
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