Wd Passport Connection Problem


Well, it seems my connection starts off awesome, flawless even, until the cable gets a bit older, then the light begins blinking and sometimes loses connection before regaining it automatically. Now, it'll clink constantly to a grayish light, then even lost connection until i readjust it. Another dilemma i seem to have is that it'll connect and be fine, until it randomly disconnects and, even though i readjust it to where the light is on, it won't even show up on the computer. Anyone have an explanation?

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