On Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:42:40 +0900 nomnex <nomnex@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Fedora 15 XFCE (the file manager is Thunar). I use an external USB HD > (formatted Ext4, same as my system) to backup my system. The drive > auto-mounts when I turn the notebook on. > > I violently pulled the USB cable by accident. Both the drive and the > external HD were transferring data when it happened. > > I turned off both devices, I checked the USB cable and the USB > sockets. After re-booting, the external drive starts, but it does > appears anymore in my file manager. I tried with a second portable USB > HD (also formatted Ext4). The lead turns green, but it does not > auto-mount either. > > I tried with a USB stick (Fat32). I can see this drive in the file > manager. > > How do I troubleshoot that? If you get a light it probably means you've got power, but not necessarily any other signals. Stuff the thing in, and see what is logged in dmesg when you do so -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org