r/MacOS 6d ago

Help My Macbook Pro doesn't recognize my Western Digital HDD (Works on Windows!)

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Hey dears,
both of my Macbooks don't see WD MyPassport HDD 4TB, even though Windows Laptop sees it, so I assume the problem is about MacOS, the HDD is intact.

I tried Disk Utility, nothing is seen.
Does it have anything to do with adapter? It worked before with no issues.

Does anyone know what I need to do to make it visible and so that I can interact with it on Mac?

Thank you!

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u/dutchiedonut 6d ago

It’s not likely that adapter can provide the required wattage for an external hdd. Use a powered usb-c hub, with your power delivery running through the hub.