If I transport my IMAC to be serviced, what should I do to prepare Seagate external backup drive?
What should I do with Seagate External Drive when I transport Imac for service?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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What should I do with Seagate External Drive when I transport Imac for service?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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Make a backup of your Mac, then keep the Seagate backup drive.
Jack
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.
Make a backup of your Mac, then keep the Seagate backup drive.
Jack
Jack is correct, use Time Machine to back up, test the back to ensure it works and then ship the computer.
If my Seagate has been used to back up my PC can it still be used to back up my MacBook Pro?
Your Windows drive is the wrong format for Time Machine.
If I transport my IMAC to be serviced, what should I do to prepare Seagate external backup drive?