Ripped HD out of dead Time Capsule... will it work?
Hi, like many other users here my Time Capsule power supply failed and now it's dead as disco. The repair quote seemed to be almost the price of the new one, and presumably the same design flaw will kill it again. So I took an executive decision to rip its hard drive out, Aztec style, and have now got it housed in a USB drive caddy. It mounts OK, and I've defined it as the TC disk.
But I can't see my old backups in Time Machine. Is that because it's local rather than NAS? Do I have to put it in an NAS caddy to see the old files, or is there a way to access them?
Is that because it's local rather than NAS?
Probably.
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Time capsule: will it work wirelessly without disrupting my wireless system?
Time capsule: will it work wirelessly without disrupting my wireless system?
This type of setup is difficult, and not officially supported by Apple for good reason.
Before you attempt this, you should know that this type of setup will require a "double hop" wireless connection for backups.
In other words, for your Mac to back up, the wireless signal must travel from your Mac to your wireless router......hop one.....and then travel from the wireless router to the Time Capsule....hop two.
This doubles the chances of an error occurring and unfortunately also doubles the amount of time that it will take for a backup to occur.
I've tried this type of setup a few times as an experiment. It gives new meaning to word "SLOW".
In addition, the Ethernet ports are disabled in this type of setup on the Time Capsule, so it is not possible to use them for any purpose.
Bottom line....the fact that the Time Capsule can possibly be configured this way.....does not in any way imply that it should be configured this way. -
My Time Capsule is constantly flashing yellow and it will not preform periodic back-ups. When I tell it to from the icon on the top task bar, it freezes MacBook...every time. I am now dragging files from internal HD to TC found in Finder after hardwiring it to laptop treating it as an external HD. Can in trust it to store files and photos as my MacBook is telling me to back-up because my internal HD is corrupt and may need replacing?
Thanks in advance.A PC can have more issues connecting than a Mac.
But it really should not matter.. so just try it in situ.. press and hold the reset.. once it starts up, it will return to default IP, 10.0.1.1 the PC should then be able to find it via the airport utility.
If not drag it over to the Mac and plug in there by ethernet.. or since it is a laptop, really should not be that difficult to drag the Laptop and plug it into the TC.
Important thing is to get access to the TC.
The Mac if it is running lion, then you MUST download and install 5.6 airport utility to do anything useful.
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Wireless Printer about 25-30 feet from Time Capsule Will it work?
Hi I will be placing my Wireless Printer in another room which will be appoximately 25-30 feet from my Time Capsule. Will I be able to copy, scan, and print from my Mac Pro? Thanks
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I set my printer up but it won't seem to print from the computer. I didn't know this at first but apparently when first setting it up you have to plug a usb cable from the printer into the computer.
That doesn't sound right. Read and follow Canon's instructions carefully. It seems that configuring it via USB will cause your computers to expect it connected that way. If you want to use it wirelessly be sure you follow instructions for that method and ignore instructions for connection via USB.
I installed the driver's and software, I followed the instructions, it searched for my network, I wasn't sure if I should select "WPA or WPA 2" so I tried both.
it asked me to type in my network password but I had forgotten it so I selected "guest network" I then unplugged the printer from the computer, it said that the wireless connection was good but it still won't print.
I don't have a wifi card in my computer, would that make any difference? Under Print & Fax my Canon printer is listed there.
I'm confused about this. If you're trying to communicate wirelessly, your computer needs to be wireless.
You need to go about this more methodically. Your network name, password, encryption type, etc must all be 100% correct, all of it. If you've forgotten one or more of these parameters, you'll probably want to reset your network hardware and start all over again. -
My time capsule will only work with one device at a time
I just purchased the Airport time capsule. I have it set up with my imac, but I also run a macbook air, older macbook, PC laptop, PC desktop, wii, xbox, and 3 iphones off of this device. My issue is that my ISP does not serve more than 1 IP address and with previous routers, the IP address they recognized was only on my router. Now, each time a new device tries to use the internet, my ISP is bypassing time capsule and recognizing the device IP address. It's very frustratitng! How do I set up my Time Capsule so that it's IP address is the only one my ISP recognizes, but all my devices are able to run off of the Time Capsule as the router. (obviously I am not over educated in this area so solutions in simple language are greatly appreciated!) Thanks!
I read the same solution somewhere else in the forum but it does not solve my problem. When I set up the Airport, it sets up in bridge mode by default. When I contacted my ISP they said it needed to be in bridge mode (their rationale is that they only allow 1 IP address). I just switched it to DHCP and NAT and this is what the default settings go to:
After I update it with these settings my internet won't work at all and this is the error message I get:
Any suggestions?
My internet "Digis". www.digis.net. They are a smaller company and put a dish on my roof. The modem is very small, does not have a router. -
Dead Time Capsule: Power Off...No Response
One more dead time capsule.
18 months old.
Power off... no response.
Will never buy one again.Another One!!
I purchased a time capsule in April 2008
This time capsule stopped working about 2 weeks ago and I took it to the Apple Service Centre
As the product is out of warranty I was told I need pay rmb200 to have it looked at. This was not a problem but 4 days later I was called and told they cannot do anything with the product as they are unable to open the unit and my only option was to buy a new one. After getting less than 2 years use out of the unit I was not going to purchase a new one.....
It amazes me that after 2 years I cannot get the unit repaired when it obviously only a problem with the power source as the drive is working OK (I ripped it out!) and why I get charged 200rmb by the service provider when they know they cannot do anything...
This is simply a bad product and trying to get any contact in Apple to complain impossible! -
Data recovery on dead Time Capsule
My Time Capsule died and I have files on it that I don't have else where. The Time Capsule is still under waranty, but if I have someone recover the disk for me the waranty will be broken and then I won't get a new one from Apple. Does anyone know if Apple can perform data recovery on a dead Time Capsule AND give me a new one or repair the broken one?
How old is the TC?
What model, A1xxx from the bottom if it?
Apple are telling people to store files on the TC so ring them up and say you were using it as you were told and now it is broken, what are they going to do?
They generally refuse to do more than swap to a new one.. the whole point of the TC is backup.. not file store.. so it has no way to backup and is considered a sealed unit.
What is dead btw? On a recent one, a dead hard disk is going to require some work to get files out of, if at all.
My advice would be to very carefully open the TC yourself and see if the TC works without the hard disk in it.. and plug the disk into a computer with usb to sata box.. you can get some recovery software if the disk does work.. otherwise it needs to go to a data centre. Then put it all back into the TC.. seal it up again.. and present it for replacement.. !!
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Is there a refund policy for dead time capsule?
I have seen that at one time apple was replacing dead time capsules. Is apple giving any incentive to those that die to purchase future products? Would I be wasting my time taking it in to the Genius Bar?
I know it's dead. No light, no fan, nothing.There was extended warranty for the first 6months worth of production.. and that is now closed as all products from 2008 have now passed 3years.. there is no discussion beyond 3years.. it is not designed to last longer.. that is for sure.
If you have applecare on a computer it covers the TC that is less than 3years.. if so Apple will exchange it.. no file recovery.. too bad for anything lost!!
Sometimes if you sweet talk and buy loads of Apple products.. and the genius is in a good mood and the wind is in the west with waxing moon, they will replace it. Purely out of random pity perhaps. Even a genius must have occasional pangs of conscience.
Overall they will offer you a new one, at somewhat above retail, and take your old one.. to be safely disposed of.. most people do not fall for this. You can tear it open and pull out the hard disk yourself for nothing.. and not give Apple money.. to take your dead TC which they can then refubish and sell or use for people who are still under warranty.
You can also repair it.. or have it repaired. Repairs can be very cheap if you have some mechanical basic soldering skills. -
my time capsule will not turn on
Is it Gen 1 or Gen 2?
It is utterly standard dead power supply. Just google tme capsule power supply.. you would be highly fortunate it lasted this long.
Gen 3. It has a shorted board. They used a batch of poor ceramic caps that short out.
Gen 4. Don't know.. they will suffer the same issue as Gen 3 if that batch of caps was still being used. They are still too young to have an easy to see pattern.
Most will be under warranty or applecare still in which case it is apple's problem not yours. Plus they are not landing in my hands yet.. so I cannot give you info.. Apple will never tell you anything.
Tell us how old? What model A1xxx from the base?
What size hard disk?
Do you have just backups or do you have data that needs recovery?
For just TM backups it is better to let them go now, unless it is gen3.
Economic life 3years and 3days. The 3/3 principle.. make sure they last the full apple extended warranty.. plus some margin.. -
Time Capsule will not reset - just flashes yellow
I have a 2 TB Time Capsule that will not reset - it just flashes yellow.
I have tried all the various reset options, left the unit uplugged overnight and all I get is a blinking yellow light.
Via airport the only option that I see is to set up a wireless network, there is no configuration window for the time capsule. I am not using this a wireless device, I have a comcast modem for that. It is being used for backup only.
When I select time machine under system settings, I can see the drive. I can select it but it will not accept the password. I have verified that I am using the correct password from the keychains utility.
I don't know if this is related, but I named the capsule TMBackUp and it shows that name in disk selection list, but when I select to use it for backups and it asks for the password (which does not work) it says, Enter your password for the server "Time Capsule d629db" so that Time Machine can access it. I don't know if the name differenc is even relevant, but thought I should mention it.
I really suspect that it has something to do with the ip address. Up until recently I have had ip addresses that were similar to 192.x.x.x, now I have ip addresses that are similar to 10.0.0.x. I just resolved an issue that this ip change was causing with two tivo units. So I assume the issue with the time capsule is something similar. My problem is that I see no interface with the time capsule to check the ip address that it has been assigned.
I am willing to wipe everything to start over, I just can't figure out how to get there.
I would appreciate any help that anyone can offer.
Thank you.I have a 2 TB Time Capsule that will not reset - it just flashes yellow.
The Time Capsule will flash amber when it has been reset. This is normal. A reset takes the Time Capsule back to its original factory default settings.
This is what you have done.
You will need to set up the Time Capsule again just like you did when you originally installed it on your network.
You can use the same name for the Time Capsule and passwords that you used previously, if you wish.
You do not need to "wipe" the Time Capsule hard drive. Your backups will continue from their previous point once you have the Time Capsule reconfigured to operate on your network. -
HELP! My Time Capsule (TC) does not mount on to my desktop. When I try to "back up" manually, I get an exclamation point and a failed notice. I can hear the TC disk spinning, but it never mounts. The only way I can get it to mount onto my desktop is to go to System Preferences, click on Time Machine and press "Change Disk". When I do this, my Time Machine name appears. I then click, enter my password, and then the TM mounts. This seems wrong to me. I thought the beauty of TM is that it works independently. I should also tell you that I always turn off my computer when it's not in use. I'm not sure if that is part of the problem or not. Anyway, whatever help I get will be truly appreciated.
Quite a few are having this particular problem with time machine that backs up to time capsule, that simply does not appear to mount automatically and some go into finder others go into time machines pref's to mount it manually.
I might be wrong in this, but I believe that Time capsule will only mount to the desktop automatically when time machine does it stuff, providing of course that your time machine pref's are set correctly to backup at a certain time. If not then I stand corrected as I have not thoroughly tested this.
A lot of these glitches that appear to be happening is interruption to the auto backup, where one stops the backup in process or the computer is switched off or there is a loose connection to the time capsule, either deliberately or accidently.
When you or accidentally stop Time machine backing up to the Time Capsule and cause an interruption, then Artdirect is right, that you can start off from the previous backup when you start manually as it continue to progress to the end.
Though at least one I know found that this did not work for them and the back-up started from the beginning.
One suggestion it to delete the sparse folders that is created on the time capsule and start over again with the back-up and let Time machine continue its work right to the end, unfortunately for some this has been a nightmare as the backup just suddenly stops for no apparent reason and does not complete it's backup..
Question is now that because of interruptions, and there will be some, especially when ones Time machine is taking forever to backup, and that time machine stops working properly you have to manually back-up again because of the dreaded exclamation mark because it cannot find your time capsule that appears not to be mounted. At least one says that he puts the time capsule as a login item, but this does not work for me.
I hope someone comes up with a solution to this or a work around, but until then you will have to put up with this until Apple perhaps will bring out a firmware update to automatically start the back up after an interruption. -
Time Capsule will not spin down
I have read some similar posts regarding this issue, but none could I find that is similar to my issue. I have an older Time Capsule (model #1254) which I recently upgraded from 500 GB to a Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 rpm 64 MB cache SATA 6.0 GB/s drive. Old drive was full. Since doing so the Time Capsule will not stop spinning, even when both of my computers are asleep or even shut down. The outside of the TC case is warm to the touch and I can feel and hear the drive spinning. The previous 500 GB Seagate drive did not have any of these issues.
Last night, while at home, I tried downgrading the firmware several times, but no luck. I have since read on the discussions to try renaming the TC and also, resetting the TC. I was hoping that someone else has had similar issues with a similar setup and has stumpled upon a solution. Obviously, I'm worried about the heat eventually killing my TC!
I decided on the 2 TB Seagate drive after reading other forums and discussions, but maybe I choose poorly?
Thanks all!Hi, after some tests i went to a new situation, which allows me to spin down the disk, in certain circumstances. It took me a week, so I want to share this experience in case it would be of any help.
I executed the following operations using a MacBook Pro with a new installation of OS X 10.6 from an external disk. This is not necessary, but I wanted to exclude the possibility of some app or hidden process in my system, or even some unknown (to me) new feature of OS X 10.9 using the TC disk without my awareness. During all the test, no other device was connected to the TC network.
First, I copied the Time Machine spare disk volume from the TC to an external USB drive, via the USB port at the back of the TC.
Then I formatted the TC disk to all zeros and reset the TC configuration to factory default.
At this point, restarting the TC, the disk was spinning for hours like before, no change. But now I can exclude it was the OS X Spotlight indexing the files: with the disk formatted to zero, there was nothing to index. So, Spotlight is not guilty to for this buggy behavior of the TC.
Now what happened is that I mounted the TC with Finder, and, 5 minutes later, the disk stopped from spinning. I can't say if this would happen even if I wouldn't format the disk, as I don't remember the last time I mounted the TC as a remote disk. If someone has this problem, I believe this is the first thing to try, keep the TC mounted and see if the disk spins down.
Then I went back to my Mavericks installation, copied the Time Machine spare disk volume, perviously backed up to the external disk, back into the TC. And finally reconfigured Time Machine to keep on using the old backup volume.
Now Time Machine regularly backs up every hour, and 5 minutes later the disk spins down. But this only works when the TC is mounted as remote disk. Whenever I unmount it, and then backup, the disk keeps his old behavior and doesn't spin down.
I think it is out of discussion that the spin down command always comes from the TC and not from the Mac, because the default spin down time of OS X Mavericks is set to 10 minutes (and so is mine), while my TC now spins down after 5 minutes, according to his settings. So, the TC is able to spin down my non-original disk, but only when he likes. This means that if I disconnect my Mac from the TC network, and someone else connects his Mac to the same network, without mounting the TC drive, it will start spinning endlessly. This is definitively crazy. -
Time capsule will not hard reset
Have a older time capsule will not reset any method. Light just keeps flashing yellow
Can you access it via the airport utility.. if so you can reset via the utility.
When you press the reset button with a paperclip or toothpick you should feel the switch.. it is fairly normal switch effect like the keyboard. If in the past you pushed too hard you have bent and jammed the lever.. so it is now broken.. the only way to fix it is to open the TC and fix the lever arm.
BTW the light always flashes yellow.. when you have done a successful reset it simply flashes faster.
The Factory Reset Gen1-4.
Unplug your TC. Hold in reset. and power the TC back on.. without releasing reset for about 10sec. When the status light flashes rapidly; release it.
Be Gentle! Feel the switch click on. It has a positive feel.. add no more pressure after that.
TC will reboot after a couple of minutes with default factory settings and will wipe out previous configurations.
No files are deleted on the hard disk.. No reset of the TC deletes files.. to do that you use erase from the airport utility. -
To begin, my finder stopped working and I was advised to re-install Snow Leopard. I did so confident that I could backup from my Time Capsule. However my Time Capsule will not mount and at times cannot be found. I am reluctant to change settings which may result in me not being able to ultimately restore my files.
Where do I go from here? Any help much appreciated.I had the exact same issue. What actually got my attention was the loss of the internet first. That took pulling the power on Time Capsule and plugging back in to the net back. Then I notice time capsule wouldn't update -- my Time Capsule disk wasn't visible. I tried everything I could think of, resets, hard resets and new passwords all the way around. There was no issue with the network access it was great -- good on wireless, good on ethernet. Just no time capsule disk visible anywhere -- not in Finder and not in AirPort Utility Disks.
I finally downgraded my firmware to 7.3.1 (Airport Utility -- Base Station > Upload Firmware) --- and that still didn't work. Had to go pull the plug again just to get out of the yellow light.
With nothing to loose I upgraded the firmware back to 7.3.2 and voila --- an error message!! "Internal Disk Error" --- at least I was getting something.
A quick search turns up the solution to this issue...just erase the dis in the AirPort Utility. Open the Time Capsule in AirPort Utility, go to the Disks tab, select the disk and click Erase.
PIA - but it is all good again. I thought I had a HDD failure. -
my airport time capsule will no longer allow our iPhones or vizio smart tvs to connect to it, though my iPad air mac mini and mac air connect fine. Why is this? does a recent software update have anything to do with it?
What model is your TC? What is the firmware?
I recommend you do a factory reset and use short names.. not apple recommended names.
Short.. 2-20 characters .. less than 10 even better.
No spaces.
Pure alphanumeric.
Set fixed channels for 2.4ghz wireless.. test with 11, 6, 1 at least.
That often helps.. if not and is old, ie Gen1-4 go back to 7.6.1 firmware which is far more solid.
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