Very CHEAP 3TB External Hard Drive - Can I FIX it?

My Mate VINCE June 24, 2025
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Hi, welcome to...MY MATE VINCE... A channel for 'HOW TO' videos, 'Trying to FIX' videos and other 'Vince' stuff 😁 Hope you enjoy the videos and please subscribe. Many thanks Vince.

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In this video I attempt to fix a 3TB external hard drive that I purchased faulty from eBay for only £11 ($14). It does have power, but is not working when plugged into a PC or any other device. Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in these videos. Many thanks, Vince.

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