Joypen

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Q: backup disk needs to be re-mounted

My backup disk for time machine needs to be re-mounted. I still see it in disk utility but not sure how to get it re-mounted.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jun 25, 2016 10:32 AM

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Q: backup disk needs to be re-mounted

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by Eric Root,

Eric Root Jun 26, 2016 7:57 AM in response to Joypen
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Jun 26, 2016 7:57 AM in response to Joypen

See mount section in 1st linked article.

Disk Unmount Using Terminal

Disk Utility – Force Mount Disk
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by jdo_apple,

jdo_apple Jun 26, 2016 8:08 AM in response to Joypen
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Jun 26, 2016 8:08 AM in response to Joypen

Hello Joypen,

Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. I know the importance of getting Time Machine working again.

Good news is the following article will be helpful in troubleshooting your issue of your backup drive for Time Machine not mounting in OS X:

Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later: Time Machine - "Backup volume could not be mounted" after changing network volume's password

Cheers.
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by Joypen,

Joypen Jun 26, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Eric Root
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Jun 26, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Eric Root

Thank you for your input. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to help me. Using terminal does not recognize the volume. Also, I forgot to mention that the disk is dimmed in disk utility. Still looking for help. :(
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by Joypen,

Joypen Jun 26, 2016 10:31 AM in response to jdo_apple
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Jun 26, 2016 10:31 AM in response to jdo_apple

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately I don't seem to have any name match in System Keychain. Also, I forgot to mention the volume is dimmed in disk utility. Still searching.
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by irina_w,

irina_w Jun 26, 2016 11:01 AM in response to Joypen
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Jun 26, 2016 11:01 AM in response to Joypen

Totally understand and thanks for replying with the follow up. You may need to contact AppleCare and their Mac support next, as they have additional tools and resources that can help.

Contact Apple Support

Cheers and have a great day!
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