I tried to contact the spport from WD, but no response for the moment.

Thanks guys for the advice ) Now I just hope WD is willing to give me a replacement for the faulty cable.

However, I noticed that about two weeks ago it would disconnect itself while I was watching a video from it.

It started out as an annoyance, but its gotten more frequent.

I dont know if you have the same ASUS laptop as I do but heres what I did.

If you click the down arrow next to that other plans will drop down.

I now realise that I should have been cursing Microsoft instead.

After changing all the power settings installing the latest usb 3.0 driversinstalling a old version of WD smartware software(as suggested somewher as newer versions dont seem to work fine), installing the latest chipset drivers, I was still locked in a dead end.

Guys, its an issue with windows 7 (particxularly 64 bit version)and may be Windows 8.

Finally I read in a forum to install the old USB 3.0 drivers meant for Windows XP Vista and BINGO My WD my pasport 1TB is behaving like it should have from the first day.

Youve done a fine job and I truly appreciate you helping us make use of this product.

It works for a little while after I disable the USB power part.

My Passport For Mac Disconnecting