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scott973

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I have a WD external HD and when I plug it into my USB, it says the device is drawing too much power and will disconnect the port.

I use Leopard and a Mac Book Pro.

PLEASE HELP!!!
 
I have a WD external HD and when I plug it into my USB, it says the device is drawing too much power and will disconnect the port.

I use Leopard and a Mac Book Pro.

PLEASE HELP!!!

Connect the external power supply for the USB drive.
 
I have a WD external HD and when I plug it into my USB, it says the device is drawing too much power and will disconnect the port.

I use Leopard and a Mac Book Pro.

PLEASE HELP!!!

use the external power supply for the drive .. Since Usb is only puts out 7 watts of power
 
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