Hardware External HDD makes click sounds when connected to WiiU

[TimKatheteStadle]

I just got a new external HDD (WD Elements Portable 2TB) and it works fine on my computer. So I used WiiBackupManager (64Bit) to copy Mario Party 9 on it, but if I connect my HDD to the WiiU (I use the upper behind USB slot) it just makes click sounds? What could be wrong?

 

[fatsquirrel]

Are you sure it works on the pc?
Because clicking sound usually indicated that the head of the HDD is malfunctioning AS FAR AS I KNOW.

 

[TimKatheteStadle]

Are you sure it works on the pc?
Because clicking sound usually indicated that the head of the HDD is malfunctioning AS FAR AS I KNOW.

Yes it works perfectly, I know that clicking sounds usually indicates that something is broken but it works on the pc and makes the sound only when plugged into the wiiu

 

[Ericthegreat]

Perhaps power related? you can try useing a Y usb plug and useing 2 usb ports.

 

[TimKatheteStadle]

Perhaps power related? you can try useing a Y usb plug and useing 2 usb ports.

right, that could be the problem. oh well then I have to go buy one :]

 

[trumpet-205]

Wii U for some reason cannot deliver the full 500 mA as required for USB 2.0 certification. Click sound when attached to Wii U is usually lack of power.

 

[Bladexdsl]

right, that could be the problem. oh well then I have to go buy one :]

it is mine did that too until i got a y cable now it works perfectly