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The disk you inserted is not readable by this computer

My external hard drive was working this morning. Its only a few months old (Seagate GoFlex Desk). Now, says "the disk you inserted in not readable by this computer." I saw a thread that has not been solved yet, but it asked the OP to post some info. Here's what I am getting:

/dev/disk0

#: TYPE NAME SIZE IDENTIFIER

0: GUID_partition_scheme *320.1 GB disk0

1: EFI 209.7 MB disk0s1

2: Apple_HFS Macintosh HD 319.2 GB disk0s2

3: Apple_Boot Recovery HD 650.0 MB disk0s3

/dev/disk1

#: TYPE NAME SIZE IDENTIFIER

0: GUID_partition_scheme *2.0 TB disk1

1: EFI 209.7 MB disk1s1

2: Apple_HFS 2.0 TB disk1s2

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011)

Posted on Nov 3, 2012 6:32 AM

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CapM1 Author

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Mar 3, 2013 2:24 AM in response to Phalgun27

Yes, I was able to see mine (though under a different name than I was using it - can't remember what it was listed as).

Mar 3, 2013 2:28 AM in response to CapM1

Were you able to see it in Finder? I don't know the reason why I am unable to see it in DiskWarriror. I can see it in DiskUility though but I am repair option is disbaled.

CapM1 Author

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Mar 3, 2013 2:36 AM in response to Phalgun27

I'm trying to recall... No, I couldn't see it in Finder, but I coiuld in DiskUtility as well. Sorry I can't be of more help - I'm not a techie. Bit I do recall that when using DiskWarrior, I was unsure what drive I was fixing because it was listed under a different generic name. You may need to start your own thread or contact the DiskWairrior folks.

Mar 3, 2013 2:39 AM in response to CapM1

Thanks mate

Apr 12, 2013 10:13 AM in response to CapM1

I had my mac HD 10.4.11 removed after clicking started, but the pros couldn't retrieve data. I couldn't backup before that because the OS/formatting was different and the data would not load to my backup device. I've frozen the old external HD in the fridge and the clicking does stop..... until it thaws. I've read that in the frozen state, people can copy some data. Without the clicking sound, the message I get is: "The disk you inserted is not readable by this computer: (initialize...) (ignore) (eject)".

How can I retrieve my data? I know it's a last ditch effort.

Mr.Ware

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Sep 9, 2013 7:20 AM in response to baltwo

I dowloaded DW 4.4 and it says that my hard drive was severely damaged. It then tells me that a folders and files have been fixed and repaired but when I get to the bottom, my drive is completely empty. Do I trust this or spend another $99 on TTPro??? I really need the files on this drive. I was just using it last night!! What could have possibly went wrong with it that it is severely damaged??

baltwo

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Sep 9, 2013 12:22 PM in response to Mr.Ware

Start your own thread.

Jul 2, 2014 8:47 PM in response to CapM1

I'm tried using Disk Warrior, problem is it doesn't detect my external hard drive in order for me to do diagnostics and repair. What do I do? This is what happens whenever I plug in my external hard drive. Hope somebody could help me? Need to retrieve photos of my kids growing up. 😟

TwanCMB

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May 24, 2015 12:53 AM in response to CapM1

This helped for me: https://nbalkota.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/recovering-a-non-readable-disk-on-mac- os-x/

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