Few days ago I used my Buffalo external HD and it was working fine. Today I plugged it in and it didn't show up on my desktop as before. It's running tho cause I could see the light from it and can hear it been reading but the MacBook is not showing it on the desktop and it has a lot of my important stuff.
I'm using MacBook Pro OS X Yosemite.
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MacBook Pro
I just upgraded to snow leopard and when I try to plug in my external hard drive I get a prompt saying "the disk inserted was not readable by this computer." It was working before when I was running leopard.
View 2 Replies View RelatedMy MacBook Pro is fairly new, but I have a 500g Western Digital external hard drive that was originally hooked up to my previous computer, a PC. When I plugged in my external, I was able to move files from it to my Mac. However, I was unable to delete files off of the external while it was plugged into my Mac and I could not add files, either.
When I booted up my old PC and plugged the external into it, it worked fine. So I can only assume that since I first used it on my PC, I'm having trouble using it on my Mac. A friend of mine told me something about how I'd have to reformat my computer and start over. PLEASE tell me this is not the case. Does anybody know a way to fix this that lets me keep my Mac as is and not have to delete anything?
My external hard drive is not working in my MacBook Air. What can I do?
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MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
I have MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011), I installed Windows 7 using BootCamp Assistant. Now I have 2 OS, but windows 7 having some driver issue (network, audio not working). I don't have any CD for MAC, so how can I install this windows 7 driver?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2), Download OS
I took 2 storage HDs out of my Mac Pro and stuck them in this external HD which I just bought.when I plug it in to my Macbook Pro and turn it on, nothing happens. It all lights up and the harddrives churn for a little bit, but nothing shows up on the desktop or in Disk Utility. What am I doing wrong? I have tried FW400, FW800, and USB2.0. I'm new to external enclosures, so tell me if there is some song and dance routine I need to perform to get it to show up.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.6)
I recently bought an external hard drive (like 2 weeks ago)- I put two partitions on it, one set as a Time Machine backup (HFS+) and one as file storage (FAT32 to make compatible with Windows XP boot on my Macbook Pro). When I first got it, I remember being surprised by how quiet it was. I filled it up and now, whenever I plug the drive in, it makes a sound like it's constantly reading (reminds me of the sound old, old computers used to make when thinking a lot, i.e. with the blinking orange light).
As soon as I start 'using' it (for instance, turning Time Machine backup on, etc.) it suddenly starts running quiet again. I made sure to make it 'invisible' to Spotlight so it doesn't index the drive... what else could be accessing the drive and making it work so hard? The constant 'grinding' of the drive is really bothersome!
My macpro does not recognize my external cd/dvd disc driver to my macpro usb
Info:Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), external driver ibm compact disc
I need to work on iMovie projects from that external portable drive. Would you have any recommendations?
View 5 Replies View RelatedFirst off, I am very O.C.D when it comes to my electronics and I constantly worry about my stuff. Over the past month, I have been checking SMART status and benchmarking my hard drive at least once a day. I'm a little worried that my hard drive is dying... Yea, I'm crazy...Regardless of the above, I would like some answers to a few questions..First, how durable are the unibody lower case screws? Do they strip easily? If I purchase the correct size screw driver (phillips #00), what are my risks of damaging the screws, or possibly wearing them out prematurely?Second, how difficult is it to realign the lower case and not cause a "wobble." I have read some people incorrectly screwing in the bottom case and basically bending the lower case, causing the machine to wobble on a flat surface.After reading my manual, Apple clearly indicates that users are permitted to service the hard drive. I'm technologically savvy but my only worries are damaging my $2500 machine...
View 3 Replies View RelatedA week ago my internal speakers disappeared from audio outputs on my 1G MBA (1.6/80gb). they would come back with a restart for a while, but now there just gone.
Another thing that is happening is that when the speakers are "missing", quicktime video is choppy, as is streamed video (like youtube). I also tried the garage band analysis and got the "Core Audio Selected Driver not found.(-10202)" message.
Other then these things, the computer is functioning flawlessly...
i've been trying to get 64-bit Windows 7 on my iMac by adding drivers one by one. The only driver that's giving me trouble is the keyboard one. The F-Keys do not work like they are supposed to. They are just the Windows default meaning the brightness keys don't change brightness and the sound keys don't change the sound. I have tried both the Leopard BootCamp drivers as well as the Snow Leopard BootCamp drivers and neither have changed how the F-Keys behave. Is there another driver i'm missing that I have to install?
Also i'm using the Apple Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for whatever that's worth.
I have tried a few thinsgs to try and get it to work including reseating the cables and that has not helped. As the title says, the back light works as i can see the screen getting blacker/greyer. Also the external output works as well. I'm not sure what to do at this point because I can't find information on an inverter board for the LCD, only the LED backlight think this could be an issue with the video card 8600M or is my LCD dead and I need a new one?
On a side note I have taken very good care of this computer, no drops, making sure the HDD is parked before moving, having it in a protective case, etc. The only difference is that I gave this to my sister to use and after a few days it died. (seems everything she gets that's electronic dies these days, meaning I probably shouldn't give her anything that has a circuit board in it....)
The power where I live fluctuates more than normal.Is it ok to use a power conditioner for the mac pro and external drives?
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I just received a Mac OS Lion and I can't transfer any files from a USB or an external driver.When I try to transfer any file, a window showing the transfer appears but when it's finish, the file isn't on my computer.Even when I spotlighted it, it's not here.
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MacBook
I attempted to install a driver for my external hard drive. It was apparently the wrong thing to do, I keep getting pop ups that it's not supported. I removed the driver but it's still giving me pop ups!
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iMac
I recently just upgraded to Snow Leopard two days ago. Since then, I have lost the Hard Disk drive icons and I don't know how to get it back. In fact, I have no icons on my desktop at all except for the external hard drive that I have plugged in. How do I get my icons back? Especially the main hard disk one.
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View 24 Replies View RelatedRunning a 2010 MBP Core i5 2.4GHz. I had Windows 7 originally installed. Gave me wireless problems and I gave up. Erased the partition. Installed Windows XP and everything was fine.
I got a new copy of W7 Professional x64. I installed it "over" the existing XP, though it erased the partition anyways (I don't care about that).The new 7 install has been giving me the same wireless problems. I downloaded and installed the Broadcom driver. Gave me a BSOD and restarted the computer. Now I have a BSOD on start up, too. On the OSX side of things, it no longer shows any Boot Camp hard drive. It doesn't recognize it at all. Though when I hold the option key on boot, it still shows the Windows install.
1. How do I fix the BSOD problem? (All caused by installing the driver)
2. Where the heck is the Boot Camp hard drive/partition?
Looking for opinions or comparisons on performance between an internal mac hard drive vs an external firewire 800 hard drive or better. Is the performance on an internal MP drive or iMac internal drive much faster than connecting to a firewire 800 drive? I'm sure it depends on the drive, I'm wondering about apple factory installed internal drive vs say a WD external firewire 800
View 12 Replies View RelatedWe are trying to install/update to the NVIDIA 270.00.00f06 driver for the PNY Quadro FX4800 for Mac on our MacPro 3,1 with OSX 10.7.4. The system tells us "No Driver Update Needed for this System", and will not allow driver to be installed. Can anyone advise if the current driver is automatically installed or provided by Apple Updates. If not can you provide proper instructions on how to properly update the driver. Also how can we confirm what driver version is currently installed.
Jim Teames 7/03/2012
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Mac Pro (Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.7.4), PNY Quadro FX4800 for Mac, 10GB mem
I am trying to hook up an external monitor to my mid 2010 MBP. I used a Logiix mini display port to DVI, and then DVI over to the monitor. The monitor is a Samsung Syncmaster EX2220. When I turn everything on the monitor says "check cable" which everything is brand new and I don't have spares on hand to try. My MBP screen flashes quickly like it does when I have hooked up other external devices, TV, or projector except nothing shows up on the other monitor. I have tried to change resolutions but again nothing, installed all updates, restarted both devices and reset PRAM. One other thing that I noticed is the monitor comes with a cd that has a windows device driver. I searched but could not find a mac device driver, yet on the monitor specific webpage it says its mac compatible. It appears to me that the monitor is simply not receiving any signal from the MBP?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
After I updated my Macbook Air to Yosemite, my 2T Lacie Porche Design External HD kept ejecting after a minute or so after being plugged in. I tried all the troubleshooting there is to try in this site. I took my macbook to an Apple store with the HD and was told the HD was faulty. Then took the HD to Best Buy and GeekSquad said they tried it in many devices and said the HD had no issues. So yesterday (as of the day of this post) I did reset on my mac to factory settings. It reverted back to Mavericks. I plugged in the HD and voila! No issues. So I thought that erasing everything on the mac might have solved the issue. Once again updated to Yosemite and boom. HD ejected. What's the next step?
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MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
I went to the applestore and, after purchasing one to one, was turned down for a data transfer from my old macbook pro to my new macbook pro. The "genius" recommended that I buy an external hard drive from newegg and get some screwdrivers and do it myself. So I did, except (I think) he told me to get the wrong kind of external hard drive enclosure and now I'm just really upset because I went through the process and got the hard drive out of the old macbook pro perfectly. What do I need to (re)buy to make this data transfer work?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI recently purchased this Portable (iomega) 500GB hard drive. I just realized it only works on my Mac's USB ports, but not with my USB Hub. Does it exceed the power limit of the USB Hub? I don't see how it is possible, because I currently have nothing else plugged into it, and it uses a power adapter.
It worked with my old Hard Drive, which is big and uses a power adapter. Now it doesn't seem to work. Also I tried on just a USB adapter that makes the cable longer, still doesn't work. Only the MBP ports work! However, the hub works for things such as phone charger, and speakers right now.
Last week the hard drive crashed (or so I assumed) on my late 2009 13" Mac-book Pro.I was getting the blinking folder icon at startup. After trying to boot in safe mode and several other start-up options, I booted from an OSX install disk and found that the drive wasn't appearing in the Disk Utility - this, and the fact that I had been running it at very high capacity for far too long is what led me to assume it was utterly dead.So I ordered a new drive, a WD Scorpio Blue 500GB, and installed it today. Again booting from the OSX install disk, I went to the disk utility (thinking I would format the drive before installing the OS), but new drive wasn't there either.Assuming I installed the new drive correctly (it was pretty straightforward), this is leading me to assume that I was wrong with my diagnosis.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
i have this headset (without USB connector): [URL]and a adapter that allowes unifies the two 3,5mm connectors (3 pin) to a single 4 pin connector.under mac os x everything works fine: headset and microphone work excellent.but other situation under windows: only headphones work, external microphones don't.
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MacBook Air, Windows7
