Firewire HD won't mount but Target Mode works

I am trying to backup and troubleshoot a client's PowerBook G3 (Bronze keyboard). Have tried to mount two external firewire drives, La Cie PocketDrive 60 gig, Porsche 110gig. It doesn't recognize either (with either port) but does work in target mode so the ports must be okay. Have made sure all cords are secure etc.
Can't remember the first thing about OS9.
Help....
Powerbook G3 (Bronze keyboard)
OS9

dazz,
Often resetting the PRAM will correct the missing FireWire ports. I would shut down, disconnect all peripherals, then reset the PRAM...wait for 3 startup chimes. Now connect the drive and see if it appears. If not, shut down the powerbook, remove the main battery and disconnect the power adapter for 5 minutes, then restore all power and start up. Now see if the drives appear. If not, shut down then cold start with the drive connected. If the drives are still missing, leave one connected, then open the Apple System Profiler under the Apple menu and see if the drive is present.
Troubleshooting peripherals is pretty much the same in 9.x and 10.x.

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