Just tried to set up this drive. Light goes on but not recognized by either 2009 MacBook Pro nor 2013 MacBook Pro. Doesn't show up in Finder. Help?
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you have to go in to the utility of the drive an you'll see a box for formatting the drive to use for mac. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq6-KQ3o2uk this is a good place to start and you can find more it you look up on the internet how to set up "WD My Book Hard Drive for Mac 2..."
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That seems strange. The only thing that I suggest is to go to Finder, go to Finder Preferences, go to General and make sure that "External Disks" box is checked in the "Show these items on the desktop".
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I'm assuming there's a typo here... The MacBook Pro was not released until 2006. Prior to that, Apple made a similar laptop called the PowerBook G4... which would not be compatible with this drive. All MacBook Pros, excluding the "Retina" models, will work with this drive.
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Hi Lori,You say you're unable to view anything on the drive but its recognized. Could you explain this more fully? Do any folders show up on the drive or anything?
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"Hi, I've installed this drive in my late 2010 MacBook Pro and it worked without problems. I don't know your drive, but according to this page: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HTS545025B9SA02-NDW-R it seems that it is a SATA drive. Since all SSD drives are SATA you should not have any problem at all by replacing it. Now, since your MacBook is 2009, the drive won't be able to deliver more than 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gbps ( it is capable of delivering 6.0 Gbps in a faster system such a Core I5 or Core I7) But don't worry, your laptop will be way faster than it is now. Should you have more questions, please contact me via e-mail: rrllamas@gmail.com"
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The first thing you have to do is to make sure that the drive is set to the format your MAC uses. It should work perfectly fine.
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I'm a Mac guy, but it's not hard to figure out. Just check the specs for that particular model. Should be in your system/laptop profile. And online.
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I am an idiot- specifically, how do you format this for a Mac? Also, is it fine to do this, or should I buy a specific hard drive already formated or designed for Macs?
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Sorry, butI do't know iMac...Sometime I've the same problem with my HD, resolved with Disk Utility Repair Permissions or or Disk.If in Disk Utilities you don't see the disk, find to link the disk with an USB 2/3 cable with a termination like GoFlex..
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Well the one I bought from Amazon did not work. I had to find another one to fit. My macbook Pro 2008 was a PATA drive. Mac used different interfaces on different drives. The best way is to find the model number of the drive. (find in about my mac) then search for the right adapter. I now have a 240 SSD where the origional drive wasand a 750 HDD where the DVD was mounted. Works fine. The adapter just takes a bit of planning
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No. This macBook pro uses IDE type of drive. SATA interfacewill not work.Mike
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Make sure it's a mac formatted hard drive, re-format on your computer if you're unsure. It's hardware not software, what won't be compatible ? USB3 connects to Yosemite same way it connected to Maverick or Mountain lion.
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Are you using the proper power supply. I was cleaning rearranging my desktop, and inadvertently plugged the power supply from my modem into the laCie drive. It had enough power to turn the light on, but not enough to actually run the drive. I HAVE had a couple issues with my drive. The USB port now routinely disconnects for not apparent reason. Makes it difficult to copy large files.
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The Driver disk does not work with mac, and the Dell website only has drivers for MS. What can I do to make it work w my macbook?
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hmm..:/ make sure the mouse has new batteries and the light sensor is working on the bottom. I also know that the little usb drive that is included with the mouse installs the device or file onto your PC so you can use it. It worked in seconds with my ASUS laptop, but im not sure about apple products.. sorry
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I have the same model, a mid 2009 15" unibody MacBook Pro. Did this drive end up working for you?
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I just plugged it in and my computer just recognized it. I have a mac, btw.
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I'm having the same issue. also, the received light goes blue when i connect it directly to my mac.i've also noticed that when i unhook it from my mac and put it through my router, it doesn't work....you have to unplug and let it reset! painful.