Hard Drive Issues (Both new and old)

I'm trapped in a HDD nightmare with my MacBook Pro mid-2012.
I updated to Yosemite 10.10.3 (with the Photos app). A couple of days after the update, I was watching a movie on my TV screen via HDMI. In the middle of the movie I removed the HDMI cable from the MacBook Pro and everything freezes. I forced shut down (Note: My HDD was encrypted). After I forced shut down, I tried to turn on and the loading screen would never stop loading - like, 14 hours stuck with the progress bar. Since I have backups, I decided to access DU and format my HDD. I tried everything. For real. Every command line I could type on Terminal to format, repair, erase and/or partition. I read almost every issue-related questions on the forums and stack exchange groups for a week (even posted my issue here: http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/181090/erasing-and-partitioning-hard-dr ive-from-internet-recovery?noredirect=1#comment215695_181090).
So, I decided that it was a HDD failure and bought a new one.
I bought the Seagate 1TB SSHD Hybrid  - ST1000LM014. Installed the new fresh disk and guess what? All those same problems again. I´m not able to restore from Time Machine because it doesn't recognize the disk in the restore page. But the disk is recognized in the DU. When I try to erase or partition the new SSHD, the same old errors: File system formatter failed. Yes, I tired GUID Partition Table, all of the security options, etc.
Please. Any light that you can throw at this issue, I'll be very grateful for. BTW, the new SSHD is recognized and the SMART Status says: Verified.
Any ideas on *** is going on?
Thanks in advance!

More additional info:
Booted from my external HDD which contains Time Machine Backups. In Utilities I opened Terminal and typed:
-bash-3.2# diskutil eraseDisk JHFS+ SSHD_1TB /dev/disk0
Started erase on disk0
Unmounting disk
Creating the partition map
Waiting for the disks to reappear
Formatting disk0s2 as Mac OS Extended (Journaled) with name SSHD_1TB
newfs_hfs: WriteBuffer:  pwrite(3, 0x1071ea000, 1048576, 0): Input/output error
newfs_hfs: write (sector 0): Invalid argument
Mounting disk
Could not mount disk0s2 with name (null) after erase
Error: -69832: File system formatter failed

Similar Messages

  • Want to partition a new External Hard drive for both pc and mac

    Hello!
    I am going to partition a new Seagate external hard drive for both my pc and mac.  What format do I choose for the PC partition?  MS-DOS (FAT), ExFAT, or Free Space.
    Thank you!
    Nikki

    If I may suggest:
    Drive Preparation
    1.  Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
    2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
    3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed.
    4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
    5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
    6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
    7. After formatting has completed select the main entry for the new drive (mfgr.'s ID) then click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Click on the large partition rectangle then click on the Add [+] button. The partition should divide into two equal volumes. Resize as you prefer. Select the second or bottom volume to use on the PC. Set the format type to ExFat, then click on the Apply button. Wait for the two volumes to finish mounting on the Desktop.

  • Using external hard drive with both iMac and PC

    I own an old Dell PC and an iBook, and will soon replace the Dell with an iMac.
    I recently bought a 250GB Western Digital external hard drive to back up my data. I would like to use this hard drive to back up all of the files that are on the PC (which I will soon be getting rid of) and also use it for backing up the files on the iBook and, when it arrives, the iMac. In other words, neatly back up all my info onto the back-up drive.
    My question is this: can I do this? If not, what is the best way to consolidate all of the data from all of these computers into one place? Will the fact that some data comes from a PC and some from a Mac be a problem? Can you move back-up drives fromone computer to another? The photos on my PC are saved in Picasa, whereas the photos on the iBook are in iTunes. My iPod music files are all on the PC in iTunes.
    Any advice about backing all this stuff up in a user friendly way would be greatly appreciated.
    By the way, I have heard that there are ways to reformat external drives, to partition them, and to "raid" them. Can someone explain what this all means?
    Thanks.
    iBook G4    

    Hello,
    Your best option would be to store the files from your PC on the drive with the drive in the FAT32 format. Then, copy the files to your Mac's Internal hard drive.
    Now, once the files are stored safely on your Mac's internal hard drive, you can safely reformat the external drive as a Mac OS X Extended (Journaled) drive. That will be the best format to use for long-term purposes with your Mac.
    Many OS X file types (such as many PKG files) cannot be stored / written to a FAT32 volume. So, a FAT32 drive would not be suitable for backing-up an entire OS X hard drive (or even many of the system updates that you might download).
    So, that's how I'd do it. Use the drive as a FAT32 just long enough to get the files moved to your Mac.
    Once the drive is re-formatted in the Native Mac format, then you could copy the files back to it, and any other Mac files that you wanted to back-up to it for safe-keeping.
    Personally, I would re-partition it in at least two pieces on the Mac. One to hold data / personal files for safe-keeping, and a second bootable partition for a full system / OS X backup.
    You can read a bit more about this in some of my previous discussions here:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2536703&#2536703
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2597825&#2597825
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2632566&#2632566
    Read through each of those three discussions and you'll see how they all come together and provide you with a good solution for backing-up your hard drive.
    I hope you don't mind my linking you to those other discussions, but it just seemed more practical than re-typing what I had already said all over again
    Also, if you are getting one of the new Intel iMac systems, and you want to be able to create a bootable backup as described in those posts, be sure to format your external hard drive using the new GUID format. That will provide you with the best solution.
    I hope this helps.
    Let us know if you have other questions.
    P.S., if you'd like, go ahead and click the "Helpful" or "Solved" buttons on any of the posts / replies above if you feel they were helpful or adequately answered your question.

  • Dynamic build of a table trigger - Issue building :new and :old vars

    (which leads me to my next issue - this one might be a deal killer for me; see "Are Optional Parameters possible in Procedural Units?"
    I'm using a Select statement to dynamically create a table trigger which looks like the following:
    create or replace trigger tr_audit#reporter
    after update on reporter
    for each row
    begin
    ttms_audit_pkg.insert_audit_info( 'reporter', 'ZIP', :new.ZIP, :old.ZIP, 'REPORTER.REPORTER,REPORTER.PROJECT_CD', 'EXFC', :new.reporter, :new.project_cd);
    end;
    The :new. and :old. variables are generated based on which table_name is passed to the script creating this trigger. My problem is that I need all the :new. and :old. parameters to be passed in as Char. regardless of whether they are Number or Date variables.
    So in the example above...if :new.reporter is a number on the table then I need to to_char is like this:
    create or replace trigger tr_audit#reporter
    after update on reporter
    for each row
    begin
    ttms_audit_pkg.insert_audit_info( 'reporter', 'ZIP', :new.ZIP, :old.ZIP,
    'REPORTER.REPORTER,REPORTER.PROJECT_CD', 'EXFC', to_char(:new.reporter), :new.project_cd);
    end;
    However, since this trigger is created dynamically I will not know in advance which :new. and :old. parameters will need to be converted to character. So if to_char(:new.reporter) is used and :new.reporter is already a character on the table then I will get an error.
    So my question then is this. Is there a way to write this dynamic sql in a way to accomidate this problem? I'm thinking something that would act a bit like a decode does with values...pehaps something like this:
    decode(:new.reporter, NUMBER, to_char(:new.reporter), DATE, to_char(:new.reporter,'DD-MON-YYYY HH12:MIPM'), :new.reporter)
    ...if :new.reporter is a number then to_char it; if :new.reporter is a date then to_char it; otherwise let it be.
    By any chance does anyone know if this is possible? I would greatly appreciate any insights.

    Sure, you can selectively version-enable tables using Workspace Manager (you call DBMS_WM.EnableVersioning on each table you want Workspace Manager to track history for).
    What do you mean by "programmatically rollback changes"? Workspace Manager has the ability to call GotoTime and queries against a version-enabled table will return results as if you were querying it at that specific point in time (unless you've purged history of course). You can also use it to create what are essentially long-running transactions where you can work on multiple sets of proposed data changes simultaneously for days or months before finally deciding to commit a one particular set. It's incredibly powerful.
    Justin

  • Need a RAID that will work on both new and old Mac Pro

    Desperately need to expand my RAID storage, and also not quite ready to buy the new Mac Pro.   Are there any high quality 6TB+ RAID enclosures that will work on both the new and older non-firebolt Mac Pros?  I already have a sh*t load of 2TB 3.5 drives, so I only need an enclosure.  
    Even when i get the new macpro, I will use the old mac pro as a second station, so i need the RAID to work on both. 

    Why not go for a eSATA Raid and a cheap eSATA card for old Mac Pro  and get either a Thunderbolt to eSATA or USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter for your new Mac Pro? Thunderbolt to eSATA is faster, of course.
    I have a MacPower/Inxtron Hydra 4 x 2 TB eSata for example. I have a eSATA card in my Mac Pro and when I need to use it on my Retina Macbook Pro I use a USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter. Gives me about 240 MBytes/s with Raid 5.
    On the eSATAcard it's just a little bit more, like 250/260 MBytes/s.

  • How can I use my external hard drive on both pc and mac, but also being able to use it to back up my mac data?

    I want to be able to transfer some of my files from my laptop to my macbook, but not all of them. I have a NTFS external hard drive and I have heard about reformatting it so that it can read/write across both systems, but can I still use this hard drive to back up the data on my macbook? If I can, how should I go about reformatting the hard drive?

    FORMAT TYPES
    FAT32 (File Allocation Table)
    Read/Write FAT32 from both native Windows and native Mac OS X.
    Maximum file size: 4GB.
    Maximum volume size: 2TB
    You can use this format if you share the drive between Mac OS X and Windows computers and have no files larger than 4GB.
    NTFS (Windows NT File System)
    Read/Write NTFS from native Windows.
    Read only NTFS from native Mac OS X
    To Read/Write/Format NTFS from Mac OS X, here are some alternatives:
    For Mac OS X 10.4 or later (32 or 64-bit), install Paragon (approx $20) (Best Choice for Lion)
    Native NTFS support can be enabled in Snow Leopard and Lion, but is not advisable, due to instability.
    AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support NTFS
    Maximum file size: 16 TB
    Maximum volume size: 256TB
    You can use this format if you routinely share a drive with multiple Windows systems.
    HFS+ ((((MAC FORMAT)))) (Hierarchical File System, a.k.a. Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Don't use case-sensitive)
    Read/Write HFS+ from native Mac OS X
    Required for Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper! backups of Mac internal hard drive.
    To Read HFS+ (but not Write) from Windows, Install HFSExplorer
    Maximum file size: 8EiB
    Maximum volume size: 8EiB
    You can use this format if you only use the drive with Mac OS X, or use it for backups of your Mac OS X internal drive, or if you only share it with one Windows PC (with MacDrive installed on the PC)
    EXFAT (FAT64)
    Supported in Mac OS X only in 10.6.5 or later.
    Not all Windows versions support exFAT. 
    exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table)
    AirPort Extreme (802.11n) and Time Capsule do not support exFAT
    Maximum file size: 16 EiB
    Maximum volume size: 64 ZiB
    You can use this format if it is supported by all computers with which you intend to share the drive.  See "disadvantages" for details.

  • Using Seagate External Hard Drive with both PC and Mac

    So I bought this hard drive knowing that it can be used back and forth between Macs and PCs.  I currently have a PC, but it's pretty old and I figure I will be getting a Mac after it dies.  But currently I want to use it to get files from a Mac computer and when I connect it, it says "read only".  How do I configure it to be able to transfer files with a Mac?
    Seagate - FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB External USB 2.0/3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    Here you go:
    http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=200909​13140023382
    If you find my post useful or informative, please click the icon below with the plus sign and star to give kudos. Thank you!

  • External hard drive for both windows and mac

    hello, all - just bought a western digital 500gb my book premium edition external hard drive. will be using for both pc and macbook, not necessarily to share files (though i may on occasion), but rather as a backup. been researching the discussion boards and concluded that i should use it as pre-formatted fat32. few questions...
    1) if i do use to share files, from what i understand i will be able to read windows files with my mac but i can't read mac files with windows (unless i have macdrive installed). is this correct?
    2) since mac can read/write to fat 32, is it necessary to partition the drives and keep the files separated? i talked to a "computer guy" earlier today and he said i should consider having two completely separate external hard drives as having files from two different operating systems on the same drive could cause major problems for both... i didn't really believe him.
    3) i have seen different posts stating using fat32 format for mac limits file size to 4gb. another post said 32gb. which is right? i have os is 10.4.7 if that makes a difference.
    thanks in advance for any insight.

    2 - i don't mind partitioning at all. but he strongly suggested not even partitioning but using two completely separate hard drives. yeah, the 500gb was a bit overkill, so if i can use it for both as opposed to one and buying an additional, i'd rather.
    2/3 - if i partition, is it best to divide it into ntfs and hfs+? or should i keep the pc portion fat32? if the mac portion is hfs+, can i store any size file? i have videos that are anywhere from 10-20gb, and i'd like to get them off my computer and into the external drive.
    thanks.

  • How do I format a portable Hard drive for both mac and pc?

    I have searched and came up with this answer which doesnt make too much sense to me 
    ( Either format it to MS-DOS from the DIsk Utility, or install a tool such as MacDrive into Windows and keep the drive in its current format, or install the NTFS-3G driver into Mac OS X and format the drive to NTFS in Windows.)
    I have a La Cie rugged poerable HD  I want to copy media files from both my work Pc and my home mac to it, and then plug it into my TVIX machine ( windows based media player) to access the files.  In simple terms, how do i do this? 
    TIA Wayno

    Yes, FAT is limited to 4GB. You can use exFat which does not have such limitations and works both on windows and mac. You may also stay with ntfs but with additional software such as ntfs for mac osx. 9.0 by paragon software. Using paragon software will give both access to read on write files on your hard drive on while used on your mac.

  • I need a central hard drive for both MAC and PC to read and write files interactively. Would the time capsule work?

    I've just purchased a new mac and realised that I can not write directly to my external harddrive that I use with my PC.
    I need a drive that both my Mac and PC can work with. Could someone tell me what the best solution for this is??
    Many thanks in advance.
    Stuart

    Install a tool such as the NTFS-3G drivers on the Mac.
    (60694)

  • External Hard Drive that Both OS and Windows can use

    I just bought a MacBook Pro for my son @ college. I've installed bootcamp because we have a large volume of windows software. (I also like the features of the Apple).
    I'm trying to make this as bulletproof as I can (since I won't be around to act as tech support. I have an external hard drive (160 G firewire) that I'd like to set up so i can back both systems up.
    How do I do that? I know one system uses NTSF and the other Fat 32(?)

    Should I partition the external hard drive?

  • Hard drive issues with new imac 27 inch empty space being eaten up

    Hi There
    I have been having a strange problem with my new imac . Ever since i got it the hard drive has been making sounds even when i have not been using the computer . It sounds as if it is loading a file . I looked at disk activity in activity monitor and it showed that the disk was being written to every few seconds . Then out of curiosity I did a get info on the disk and happened to notice that every few seconds approximately 500k gets written to the disk .
    Can I some how track these writes , to determine which process is causing them?
    Can't imagine it being a virus since it's been happening since i took it out of box .
    Any ideas ?
    Thanks for the help
    Mrfish

    If your machine is brand new, it could be Spotlight indexing your drive. If so, it's nothing to worry about and it will subside soon.
    Here is some info about Spotlight that goes beyond what's available in OS X Help:
    http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/stopspotlightindex.html
    Message was edited by: inandoutofgrace

  • Can i use time capsule as external hard drive for both mac and windows

    I have a mac book pro, ipad and iphone and ipod and a windows pc
    Can i use time capsule as a external hard disk only for all of the above ( including windows ) without the back up activity for mac ?

    You cannot access the TC from iOS devices without a browser. eg filebrowser.
    Can i use time capsule as a external hard disk only for all of the above ( including windows ) without the back up activity for mac ?
    Yes, with the following proviso.. the TC is not able to back itself up.. so if you store files on the TC without backups one day you will discover all your files are gone because of a hard drive failure of the TC. TM also cannot backup TC.. so you will need to buy a proper backup software.
    It is also much slower than a real NAS..
    And windows can be a bit painful.. especially windows 8.. other versions should work if you spend the time getting everything set right.

  • I need to change the storage hard drive for both lightroom and Photoshop from my C drive to F drive

    How do I change my storage drive from C to F in both lightroom and photoshop as I am running out of space on my C drive?

    Storage Drive ??  Photoshop.   What Platform and OS are you running.
    I use PC therefore Windows. When I thing about Application like Photoshop I know the are going to be files all over the place.  Windows like everything installed on the Boot disk.  I gave up the fight many years ago and let windows have it way when application are installed using an installer.  However besides the application files you have user files and I break user files down into to categories. Windows User files like applications settings, preferences, cashes, etc and user Data Files,  Images, text documents, PDF.   Applications like Photoshop also have add-ons an need swap space as well.  While all Windows default library reside on the C: drive you can add additional storage  to you document, music, picture and video libraries the are not on the c: Most of my user data file are actually on external ESATA drives or USB3 drives.  System files, Application Files, Paging, swapping and backup are on internal SSd and Fast Disk drive. Some of the folder that look like they are on C: are actually shortcut links to folders on other drives.

  • Migrated to Macbook Air. Apps now on both new and old macbooks. How?

    I have just used the migration software to tranfer to a late 2011 Macbook Air (Lion) from a late 2009 Macbook Pro (Snow Leopard). My intention is to sell my old Macbook Pro.
    After migrating, I now have apps (ex. iLife, iWorks, Office, etc) that appear and work on both machines. I only purchased one copy of the software, so how does this work? I want to leave some software on the Macbook Pro for the person buying it. Can I have duplicates, and will they work on both machines simultaneously? Can I just uninstall the software I no don't want to "share"?
    Thanks!

    Migration Assistant doesn't erase anything from the source computer. That is left for you to do. Yes, just delete the software from the old computer. Note: Some licenses permit software to be installed on multiple computers but limit its use to one at a time while others permit installation on only one computer. Still others might permit installation on several computers. Confusing....

Maybe you are looking for