Passport SE 1TB blinking light - works on ps3 won't recognize on mac

WD External Drives External Drives for Mac
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Hi,

I have a new passport SE. It was working fine and I was able to read & write on a Mac (10.6). I connected to ps3 to back up data from there. Now I get blinking light on Mac, and it won’t open or mount, but all files can be opened & read on ps3. I don’t have a pc to test. Other wd drives can still be opened on Mac.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get working on the Mac?

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It needs to be formatted FAT32 to work on PS3. With FAT32 the largest file it will handle is 4 gig. If you don’t remove drives properly then you can corrupt system data on them.

Joe

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I think it is formatted FAT32. 

Here is the sequence:  used earlier today on Mac - no problems.

Connected to PS3 to back up data.  Mac data also visible on PS3.

Now it is visible & open on PS3, but will not open on MAC.  All data from Mac (pics, music files, docs) are visible and can be opened on PS3.

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Using external drives on multiple systems seems to multiply the problems with corruption. FAT32 is also more prone to corruption. It might also be a Power issue causing corruption. USB powered drives are more sensitive than self powered drives. They make a power booster cable that might help on the MAC. It’s Y shaped and uses 2 USB ports on PC. Contact customer service and see if they will send you one. Also try using a port on the back of the computer sometimes that make a difference.

Joe