It is a self-contained hard drive powered via its USB connection to the computer. I have tried different cables and different computers. It doesn’t seem to change with position. If I squeeze it I hear the spinning wheel object.

The light turns on, it becomes slightly warm and I can hear a sound like something whirring inside. No obvious way to open it!

Thanks for the replies. It was not my primary back-up drive but one left over from a previous computer which had crashed. It is over 3 years old and out of warrantee. It had photos on it that I had not transferred since I could access it as needed. The photos are what I would like to recover. Stupid me for not doing so while it was still working. Running First Aid on Disc Utility was a good idea but it failed giving the message: "First Aid could not unmount one of the other volumes in the volume’s container. Click Done to continue." When I try to open the drive I get an endless "loading" whirling icon and then it eventually shuts down by itself and then I get the message that I did not quit it correctly! So I am stuck.

My 2TB back up stopped working with my various Apple computers. It turns on but will not open. After many frustrating hours on chat with Seagate personnel, they finally sent me their recovery software forgiving me the usual cost. It recognizes the drive and goes as far as trying to recover it but then gives the message that my system can’t handle it even after I quit all possible applications. They admit that it is a “heavy” program. They now tell me to find a local geek service although their on-line add says they “have my back” and will do what it takes!!! Any ideas from the UHH group?

Lovely images! What are you doing in processing to cause the white fringing?

First one is sharpest for me.

Must be an older car. New windshields with all the fancy sensors cost $1000 to replace!

Nice effect. Light reflex shows she has a divergent right eye.

Nice effect. Light reflex shows she has a divergent right eye.

All my F mount lenses works well on my Z5 body. (18-300, 70-200 and 105mm).

I prefer the second with the decreased dark colors in the background. I would have brightened the head more.

Quizzical look. I think it is a Downy based on the beak.

I called Quicken for assistance with importing my bank statement which was not linked to automatic download and the agent fixed it and other linkage issues. Wouldn’t quit until he had it all running perfectly. I was impressed.

Very nice! It is somewhat incredible.

Nice shot. Unusual shape for Turkey Tails, Trametes versicolor.