HT202174: How to verify or erase an AirPort Time Capsule disk
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Q: My time capsule said my disk needs repair. I have used Airport Utility to erase the disk, but that never completes, even tho ... My time capsule said my disk needs repair. I have used Airport Utility to erase the disk, but that never completes, even though I left it running overnight. How long should it take to erase a 3TB disk? It would be nice if Airport Utility gave progress. more
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Jul 14, 2013 1:45 PM in response to m-mooseby Bob Timmons,★HelpfulQuick Erase takes about a minute, maybe two.
Zero Out Erase is going to take 6-7 Hours maybe more.
If the Quick Erase option will not complete, I am afraid the the disk is physically damaged and cannot be repaired.