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Lacie Firewire Drive Keeps Shutting Down

For 3 straight days, my 1TB external firewire 800 drive has turned itself off briefly and then come back on. Unfortunately, it is equivalent to me turning it off, and back on. Data could become corrupt.

I don't know what is causing this problem, and I don't know how to prevent it.

Any suggestions? THANK YOU

Posted on Oct 7, 2005 8:10 PM

18 replies

Oct 11, 2005 8:29 PM in response to Richard Wojcicki

I started having problems on the same day as installing the last security update, but I have had 10.4.2 since July.

Oct 18, 2005 11:49 PM in response to Sprl Crossroads

Jacques,

I have had the exact same problem, and it has been incredibly tense and frustrating to try to work.

However, I've found much more stability turning the Lacie drive on FIRST, and letting it run for awhile, before switching on the G5. I have done this a few times now, and the power has never switched itself off.

Anytime that I turn the drive on simultaneously with the G5, or post boot up, it turns itself off and stays off.

Hope this helps. I will continue searching for answers.

Oct 25, 2005 9:50 PM in response to Richard Wojcicki

I have just run the Firmware update, and will let you know if this helps or hurts.

I have had continued success by turning on the drive and letting it ruin prior to turning on the G5. It makes me nervous, but so far so good.

Lacie Firewire Drive Keeps Shutting Down