I have been using my drive on my MacBook for a while. Now it won’t show up anywhere on my computer. I’ve already talked to apple.
Hi @megan1,
Please refer below link External Drive Troubleshooting - Mac:
https://support-en.g-technology.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/890
Whenever you connect an external drive to your mac, the storage drive may not show up on Desktop, Finder or even on Disk Utility, however, to fix the issue, you can try the below methods:
- Check the USB connectivity
- Enable visibility of external hard drive
- Update macOS
- Repair external hard drive by using Disk Utility
- Repair external hard drive by using Terminal
- Erase the external hard drive
- If none of the above works, then the drive needs replacement
Further, you can also check the below link for steps to be followed in each method mentioned above:
Hope it helps!
External drive not showing up on mac has become such a common problem, but fortunately, there are plenty of ways to resolve it. I found this guide: https://www.cleverfiles.cоm/howto/flash-drive-not-showing-up-mac.html, which explains a few effective solutions. It’s really easy to follow, so if you’re struggling with this issue, it’s definitely worth a look. Let me know if it helps or if you’ve come across any other fixes
What is the file system used by the drive and the macOS version? This error is common on macOS Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia.
Did you used the drive in windows PC lately?
First, you need to figure out if this is a software issue or a hardware problem. Maybe the drive is physically damaged, or perhaps it’s a software glitch.
- Try a different USB/Thunderbolt port, cable, or adapter.
- Test the drive on another computer to rule out hardware failure.
After that, check the software glitch:
- Go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.
- Look for the drive in the sidebar. If it appears but is grayed out, click Mount.
- If the drive is visible but has errors, select it and click First Aid to attempt repairs.
If the drive contains critical data and the drive not showing up on Mac, use data recovery software at least to retrive your files in the G drive.
