External HDD not powering up?

[jason118]

I've got a 1TB Toshiba 2.5" canivo basics external HDD which works fine with my laptop and Xbox One, but when I plug it into my pi 2 the HDD sounds like it's powering up but cutting out after a second or so. Is there a way around this? All I want to use the HDD for is viewing videos/music etc.. thanks

[GTR2Fan]

Try adding the line...

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max_usb_current=1

...anywhere in your config.txt file.

If you need talking through how to do this, just ask.

[jason118]

Try adding the line...

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max_usb_current=1

...anywhere in your config.txt file.

If you need talking through how to do this, just ask.

Worked perfectly thanks man. Should I get something like a powered USB hub or anything for future use?

[GTR2Fan]

Worked perfectly thanks man. Should I get something like a powered USB hub or anything for future use?

You're welcome. I wouldn't bother unless you have a specific need for one for something else. Just check that the Pi PSU isn't getting too warm running the HDD and you should be fine.