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Originally posted by FunkyCrew hmmmm im pretty sure a USB HD is not supposed to be on all the time, not only it heats up, it's pointless to have it plugged in when im not using it im sure they've taken that into an account when making them

They're no different from a regular harddrive, they're just in a box that lets you plug them in via USB/Firewire/eSATA.

They will break just like a regular one will.

Sorry to jump in here randomly, but is it making clicking noises? ]

You miight try putting it in a ziplock bag and then put it in the freezer for 10 minutes or so, and then trying it back in the PC.

This usually works if it is a mechanical related error only, and can give you just enough life to get data off. You might laugh at the suggestion, but it works in those situations.