Time Capsule failing backup after first initial install.

I got a new Time Capsule from Apple due to the last one deciding to fail. Anyway the new Time Capsule has backed up once and since has not backed up at all. Its showing as a green light and I can connect to see what's inside (so I can see the first backup) but it just keeps saying "Preparing Backup" when trying to do another back-up. I have left it for days, next to the Time Capsule and have attached a cable and tried that way but nothing.
Must admit I am getting pretty fed up with the Time Capsule. This is the second one that's been terrible. Please help or its being sold for something else!!! Thanks!

jodes1966 wrote:
Must admit I am getting pretty fed up with the Time Capsule. This is the second one that's been terrible. Please help or its being sold for something else!!! Thanks!
It's not necessarily the Time Capsule. See #D1 in [Time Machine - Troubleshooting|http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Troubleshooting.html] (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of this forum).

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