Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

My time machine is stuck in the preparing back up mode and was last backed up three days ago.

The time machine is stuck in the preparing to back up mode an last backed up on January 19, 2013. Do I need a new external hard drive?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 21, 2013 1:44 PM

Reply

1 reply

Level 10

93,538 points

Jan 21, 2013 1:46 PM in response to Cathy Flaherty

The external disk may not be failing. See > http://pondini.org/TM/D1.html

Reply

My time machine is stuck in the preparing back up mode and was last backed up three days ago.

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.

Learn more Sign up