NB510-10D: Cannot get to run external multi drive PA3834E-1DV2

I have a new NB510-10D with 1Gb factory-fitted memory and purchased the Toshiba recommended external multi drive (PA3834E-1DV2) But I can't get it to run on my machine even when connected to 2 USB ports and on AC power.
The drive works fine when plugged into my desktop computer, what do I need to do or add to get it to run on my netbook?

Hi
There are no special requirements needed.
The drive is just an USB 2.0 plug and play device so you dont need any drivers or software to get it running.
As you said, the drive works in connection with desktop PC so it seems the ODD is OK.
In your case I recommend checking the drive in all USB ports.
Set also the BIOS to default to ensure that right BIOS settings would be used.

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