Maxtor 60GB hard disk not recognized, is it broken

[Kirt]

I have a Maxtor 60GB hard disk that I put in a box as an external hard disc for several months. I connected this afternoon and had an error in writing, so I stopped and then removed, and then I re-lit, the disc drive no longer recognized, while the case was usb Detection (I can "disconnect the usb device") but I see no disc in the workplace.

I removed the box and reconnected directly to the PC, such not recognized, so it's not just housing. However, when I connect the disc, I hear the disc and start a good inside running, as if he was ok.

So what is it is a formatting problem? Something that was circulated by "software"? or something that was circulated at hardware? (firmware, etc.)

Is there a way to see where exactly is the problem?

[SANDESH49]

If it is no longer detected in the bios check the jumpers, I guess it's IDE. if the jumpers are properly configured and it is still not recognized in bios you have burned your pcb, your hard drive is dead

[Howitzer]

If it is not recognized in the bios, we can not do miracles.

There might be hope if you replaced the PCB with another from a disc of the same model (it's simple to change, provided they have the right screwdriver).

[Kirt]

If not "working" it means that is not recognized by the bios? it is on? it is a formatting problem or mistake disc?

and What is PCB? the PCB below the disc?

[pddaugusto]

yes the whole pcb circuit that stands out below the hdd. If you are on your connections when you put in your pc, so that dd has a problem