My external HDD is not mounting!

adraghavan · adraghavan #1 (**permalink**)

10-18-2009, 12:44 AM

Hi,

I have a 250 GB Seagate FreeAgent external USB HDD. When I connect it to my Linux computer it opens up fine. I can add/remove files.

Disk Utility does show the presence of the HDD, however I cannot mount it, I cannot even run a First Aid on it, I can't even "Eject" it....

Disk utility gives the following information:
Name : Seagate FreeAgentDesktop Media
Type : Disk

Partition Map Scheme : Master Boot Record
Disk Identifier : disk6
Media Name : Seagate FreeAgentDesktop Media
Media Type : Generic
Connection Bus : USB
USB Serial Number : 6RY05S3H
Device Tree : /PCI0/EHC1@1D,7/@5:0
Writable : Yes
Ejectable : Yes
Mac OS 9 Drivers Installed : No
Location : External
Total Capacity : 232.9 GB (250,059,350,016 Bytes)
S.M.A.R.T. Status : Not Supported
Disk Number : 6
Partition Number : 0

Any idea how to proceed?

Collin Bl · Collin Bl #2 (**permalink**)

10-18-2009, 03:24 AM

Had a similar deal when my partner turned off computer mid SuperDuper back up. To get it to mount i removed the cover off the HD and unplugged the multi pin cable but left internal power connector seated. Then power up unit until you hear it stabilise RPM and make a quiet click then shut down, replace multi pin plug and reassemble. Showed up and mounted after that.

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adraghavan #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 11, 2009 Posts: 1	10-18-2009, 12:44 AM Hi, I have a 250 GB Seagate FreeAgent external USB HDD. When I connect it to my Linux computer it opens up fine. I can add/remove files. Disk Utility does show the presence of the HDD, however I cannot mount it, I cannot even run a First Aid on it, I can't even "Eject" it.... Disk utility gives the following information: Name : Seagate FreeAgentDesktop Media Type : Disk Partition Map Scheme : Master Boot Record Disk Identifier : disk6 Media Name : Seagate FreeAgentDesktop Media Media Type : Generic Connection Bus : USB USB Serial Number : 6RY05S3H Device Tree : /PCI0/EHC1@1D,7/@5:0 Writable : Yes Ejectable : Yes Mac OS 9 Drivers Installed : No Location : External Total Capacity : 232.9 GB (250,059,350,016 Bytes) S.M.A.R.T. Status : Not Supported Disk Number : 6 Partition Number : 0 Any idea how to proceed?
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Collin Bl #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 07, 2009 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 3,273 Mac Specs: 27 iMac i5, 2.4 C2D MBP & iMac 20, 1TB dual TC, AppleTV, iPh4	10-18-2009, 03:24 AM Had a similar deal when my partner turned off computer mid SuperDuper back up. To get it to mount i removed the cover off the HD and unplugged the multi pin cable but left internal power connector seated. Then power up unit until you hear it stabilise RPM and make a quiet click then shut down, replace multi pin plug and reassemble. Showed up and mounted after that.
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