My mac can't connect to my time machine for backup

My mac wont connect to the time capule for backup - any ideas why this may happen and how to fix?

Hello stianlo
There are a few things that you can try that are located in the articles below to get you backing up again.
Time Machine: Troubleshooting backup issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3275
AirPort Time Capsule: Time Machine backups may not mount; "Backup volume cannot be found" may appear
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1170
Regards,
-Norm G.

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