Who can fix my undetectable USB problem???

Hey Guys
Do apologise if this topic has been bought up many time before!
Basically, my USB ports dont want to pick up my external hard drives? I read another topic stating that the HD could need more power and need a firewire connection!? Can I buy a Firewire hub?
I never had this problem before it is something new. I used to use the Hard drive (Lacie Disk) on USB fine. I bought a new Seagate HD and this will only work on Firewire!?
I have been in the system profiler and it is not registering, however, it seems to power the HD fine!
Its getting very fustrating now as I need more than 1 firewire connection to my laptop for a soundcard!
Any help would be most appreciated!
Greg

If you want to use bus-powered USB drives with your Powerbook, get an AC-powered USB hub. Connect the hub to the Powerbook and the hub's AC adapter to a wall outlet, then connect your USB drive(s) to the hub, from which they will draw their power (instead of trying to draw it from the Powerbook). This will free up your PB's FireWire port for other uses.
There are also FireWire hubs, but they are substantially more expensive than USB hubs.
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