Post by: Sooz on February 02, 2018, 03:46:42 PM
After all the stuff you helped me do for TM and my External HD etc, (thank you thank you thank you!!!), this popped up on my desktop:
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I just clicked on Close. What am I missing?
Smiles,
Sooz
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 02, 2018, 04:50:18 PM
- You are turning OFF the external drive before ejecting it or before you Shhutdown the Mac.
- The drive's power supply is weak/intermittent. It is also possible the port you are using for the drive is weak/intermittent.
- I assume you are Shutting Down the Mac manually or with Energy Saver. Once that process is complete, you can then turn off the external if it does not have a power-sensing function that turns it ON/OFF when the computer turns ON/OFF.
Of course, if you want to turn the external OFF before shutting down the Mac, you will, indeed, have to manually Eject it, probably through the Finder's Sidebar list of Devices or by clicking its icon and issuing the Eject command [command E] (or the 'eject' key on some keyboards).
- This sounds like a likely possibility. OTOH, did not this dialog or something similar appear earlier this week when you returned from a shopping splurge?
Optional testing: If you have another suitable, empty port on your Mac, connect the external to that port. Please 'eject' and turn OFF the drive first.
Post by: jchuzi on February 02, 2018, 06:08:24 PM
This only happens upon waking the computer from sleep. I can't explain it.
As to your situation, can you enter Time Machine? That's one way of testing the drive. You can also try to restore an old version of a file (you'll be able to keep both the old and new) to see if it works.
Post by: Sooz on February 02, 2018, 07:10:08 PM
I did check TM and yes, I can enter it and it seems to be working fine.
Thanks, fellers!!!
Sooz
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 02, 2018, 08:26:56 PM
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I just make my computer go to sleep when I'm done for a period of time, or when I'm done for the day.
OK, but you really should let the computer decide when it wants to go to sleep. You should have learned that with any child you cared for...I assume by "when I'm done for the day" you mean you either manually Shutdown or you have Energy Saver Shutdown the Mac at the time you designated. Do you use Energy Saver System Pref?
Many don't.I suppose there should have been a "Case 3:"; "I can't explain it"
Personally, I think it is an over-sensitive power supply, low voltage on the receptacle, a lees-than-optimum cable or either port (computer or drive).
Do you have another suitable, empty port on the Mac? Is there more than one port on the drive's box? Do you have another cable of the type needed? Are there any high-powered electrical devices nearby (microwave, personal time-travle phone booths, etc.)?
Post by: Sooz on February 03, 2018, 01:57:25 PM
I didn't really know that!
"I assume by "when I'm done for the day" you mean you either manually Shutdown or you have Energy Saver Shutdown the Mac at the time you designated. Do you use Energy Saver System Pref? dntknw.gif Many don't."
I do have Energy Saver checked for putting hard disks to keep, wake for network aces, and start up automatically after a power failure. When I'm done for the day, I just go up to the apple and select Sleep. Been doing this since 2013.
"Are there any high-powered electrical devices nearby (microwave, personal time-travle phone booths, etc.)?"
OMG, Jim, it's like you can see into my house!!!! I thought there was a decent cloaking spell over that phone booth!
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 03, 2018, 03:32:10 PM
BTW, I think you'll have fewer un-mounted external drives if you shut down the machine, not just put it to sleep. Many have complained that 'waking from sleep' is when the eternals fail to mount or lose contact with the machine. Most external drives, at least in my experience, will shut down when they 'see' that the computer has been shut down. In other words, they shut down when the computer does. This opposite happens when you (or Energy Saver
) turns on the machine; the externals will also turn on. This helps have the computer ready to 'see' the drives earlier because the basic OS tasks will have been completed. I can't prove that idea, of course, but I've nevur ben rong far yeerz! :crazy:WARNING: The following is pure Opinion!
BTW, I'm not a fan of "Waking after a power failure". Sometimes, the power goes right back off. Often with brief but disastrous power surges! That's just hard on the drives and the internal hardware. The worst thing you can do to a computer is to simply pull the power cord, or have the power company do that for you. If that happens while the disk is writing something, you can just about guarantee corrupting the drive. Usually, DW can repair it, but it really can perform miracles.
If you have an unplanned power outage more than once a year or you have important data on your drives (internal or external), I always suggest investing in an Uninterruptible Power System that can automatically shut down the Mac and, therefore, any external devices, in an orderly manner. This means the UPS should be able to run your set up for at least several minutes. Better ones can also protect you from power surges and brown outs. Cheaper ones will claim that function but usually can only block a power surge once. They will then need to be repaired or replaced. They will die saving your System. It's sad, but you can buy better UPSs that have less extreme methods thus reducing 'funeral' expenses.
Post by: Sooz on February 04, 2018, 11:36:43 AM
Hokie Dookie!
Wut dew ah gno?
1) nuffin'
2) nut munch
3) sum stoof, sum tymes
I made some changes to my Energy Saver options. Thanks for the expanded info!
Generally, I've been really lucky with NOT having any unplanned or planned power outages, and they have occurred maybe once every 4 or 5 years. Thanks for the info about the Uninterruptible Power System and what it can do. Do you have a recommendation for any one in particular?
...and since it's Super Bowl Sunday, goooooooo team!
Post by: jchuzi on February 04, 2018, 12:15:23 PM
Post by: Sooz on February 06, 2018, 07:52:27 PM
Smiles,
Sooz
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 06, 2018, 08:01:11 PM
Post by: Sooz on February 07, 2018, 02:19:26 AM
Apparently, all electrophysiologists are cardiologists, but not all cardiologists are electrophysiologists. I'd love to consult with the best guy in the country, Dr. Andrea Natale, but also hope I never need to have a consult with him, YKWIM?
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 07, 2018, 09:42:35 AM
Post by: Sooz on February 08, 2018, 02:08:59 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 08, 2018, 03:15:44 PM
I think we have a rule against that...
Where are the
Admins when
you need
them?!
Admins when
you need
them?!
Post by: Sooz on February 09, 2018, 02:17:46 AM
Sooz
Post by: Xairbusdriver on February 09, 2018, 08:18:39 AM
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Ah tink dat's Latten
While we welcome posts from South America, we request the use of the Queen's English or a close approximation. If absolutely necessary, we usually accept American; I see you write in one of its dialects. 
Post by: Sooz on February 09, 2018, 02:13:18 PM
Happy Friday from retirement land, where every day is a weekend!
Smiles,
Sooz