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backup drive disconnecting

Hi I have an M2 Mac mini, im having trouble with my 2TB Western Digital Easystore Backup Drive disconnecting occasionally. It seems to do it when the computer is in sleep mode sometimes. Is it possible the hard drive is failing? Its an older model I believe maybe from 2018.

Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 11:18 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2023 5:43 AM

Depends on the macOS version.


In Monterey and earlier, go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver and check "Prevent your Mac from automatically sleeping when the display is off"


In Ventura, go to Apple > System Settings > Displays > Advanced and Toggle the switch for “Prevent automatic sleeping on power adapter when the display is off”

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Sep 11, 2023 5:43 AM in response to coaklnic000

Depends on the macOS version.


In Monterey and earlier, go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver and check "Prevent your Mac from automatically sleeping when the display is off"


In Ventura, go to Apple > System Settings > Displays > Advanced and Toggle the switch for “Prevent automatic sleeping on power adapter when the display is off”

backup drive disconnecting

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