How do I fix Time Machine?

I have a 3 TB SeaGate GoFlex drive and use 1 TB of it for my backups. I have repeatedly gone to pondini.org to fix the errors like ones ending with "while creating the backup folder" and "while copying files to the disk". I have formatted the partition several times, and I still get errors. I use Lion and this has been happening for 1 month. What should I do?

rockhead1220 wrote:
I have a 3 TB SeaGate GoFlex drive
There are several threads here reporting problems with GoFlex drives.  Whether they actually fail more often than others, nobody here knows.  You might want to search and review some of them (doesn't help that they use the same name for portables and desktops, though).
When you have these problems, what happens when you run Repair Disk?  Do you always get the same or similar errors? 
Check all the ports and cables.  A loose plug or frayed cable can cause intermittent problems.
That's a desktop model, right?  What's it plugged-in to?  The wall, a good surge protector, or U.P.S. (battery backup system)?  Be sure all connections are snug and secure.
What kind of Mac do you have?  If it's a desktop model, what's it plugged into?

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