In recent years, the MacBook, a product of Apple Corporation, has gained unprecedented popularity. But any digital technology breaks down someday. This fate did not spare Apple devices.

Judging by the statistics, many problems arise with the computer's hard drive. It would be reasonable to note that this problem occurs not only with Apple products. How is it shown?

A user working on a MacBook is faced with the fact that the device freezes. Trying to restore functionality, the user restarts the computer. But in response, the computer does not boot, and the monitor turns white, on top of which a folder appears with a blinking question mark inside.

After carrying out some simple diagnostics, you can come to the conclusion that the MacBook does not see the hard drive. Such problems need to be corrected as quickly as possible, otherwise the problem will become much more serious. A delay will lead to unnecessary, unreasonable repair costs. The sooner you contact the service center, the greater the chances of having your computer repaired.

There are several reasons why the MacBook does not recognize the hard drive:

• manufacturing defect (the device stops working at the very beginning of operation);
• wear and tear (breakage occurs after a long period of use);
• overheating (the normal rhythm of the auxiliary mechanisms is disrupted, and more specifically, the cooler does not sufficiently cool the inside of the MacBook);
• mechanical damage;
• moisture ingress;
• operating system errors.

Each of them is detected by service center specialists and corrected.

Problem identification and repair.

When starting his activity, a digital equipment repair specialist conducts full hardware and software diagnostics. This will help you find out what the problem is. If the issue is the OS, drivers, settings, or incorrect functioning of programs, then the technicians will fix the problems or update the software.

Then, when there is a hardware malfunction, the case is opened, after which the part is examined for the possibility of repair. When this cannot be done, replacement is made.

Replacing the cable.

Very often the MacBook does not see the HDD due to a faulty cable. Then there is no need to completely change the drive. It is enough to replace the broken element. Specialists can deal with such breakdowns in a short time. To do this, they have all the necessary tools and experience, which they cannot do without. After all the required procedures, your SSD will begin to function again.

We solve the problem of the inability to write files in OS X to storage media formatted in a popular format NTFS.

What is the problem?

There are many devices around us, USB flash drives and external hard drives that use universal file systems FAT32 And NTFS , developed by the company Microsoft. There are no problems with the first one: Mac OS X calmly reads and writes files to drives with a file system FAT32 . However, this system has one very significant limitation: the maximum size of one file cannot exceed 4 gigabytes.

In the age of FULLHD video, such a limitation seems ridiculous. Therefore, most users use the file system NTFS , in which the maximum file size limit is 16 terabytes. Mac OS X can only read information from disks in the format NTFS , but the recording is not available. There are several options for solving the problem, and below I will talk about the most popular ones!

I would like to immediately make a reservation that these methods have been tested on the operating system Mac OS X 10.9.5, but most likely most of them will work on Yosemite.

I use it as an external hard drive Seagate GoFlex Satellite 500GB. It does not have outstanding speed characteristics, but it has a built-in battery and Wi-Fi, which allows it to be used in conjunction with a tablet and smartphone.

Free methods:

1. Enable support using standard OS tools

Yes, this option is possible, but it has several significant disadvantages. First, you will need to be able to work with the command line. Secondly, this method is considered not very reliable, and there is a risk of damaging the file system. If you really want to, a full description of this method can easily be found on Google at the request "enable ntfs recording mac os" . There are a lot of points and nuances, so we will not consider it in this article.

2. Tuxera NTFS-3G

This is a free driver NTFS For MacOS And Linux systems The developer has already stopped supporting it, but it worked on my system without any problems.

To install, you will need to download the distribution kit of the driver itself, which also includes the MacFUSE kernel, which will allow the driver to work.

– First you need to install MacFUSE.

– The installer will ask you which caching method to use. Choose better "No caching" , because In another mode, driver stability is not guaranteed.

After installation, you will need to restart your computer, after which the icon will appear NTFS-3G. Clicking on it will take you to the driver settings:

There is nothing useful here except the button to turn off the driver and delete it, and it is better not to touch any checkboxes.

After installing the driver, you can connect the hard drive and check the read and write speed. For this I use the utility Blackmagic Disk Speed ​​Test, which is available for download in the App Store.

Work results free driver:

The read speed is normal for this hard drive, but the write speed is very low. Of course, for many users this performance will be enough. But if you want to get the most out of your hard drive, you will have to pay attention to paid drivers.

Paid methods:

1. Tuxera NTFS for Mac

This is a paid driver from the same developer as NTFS-3G. It is still being supported and improved to this day. You can download it from the developer’s website using the link. It is possible to download and test a 15-day trial version. Next, you will need to buy or remove the driver. The cost is $31, which at the current exchange rate turns into a rather impressive amount in rubles:

There are no special parameters during the installation process. After installation, you also need to restart your computer.

An icon will also appear in the OS settings menu. Tuxera NTFS, which will contain the driver settings.

The read and write speed test results gave excellent results for this hard drive:

2. Paragon NTFS for Mac

A very popular driver. To be honest, before writing this article I had never even encountered any competitors. You can download the driver. The developers give you 10 days to get acquainted with the product. At the same time, the price of the full version of the product looks more interesting compared to its competitor from Tuxera:

The installation also takes place without any unnecessary questions, and the installer itself looks prettier:

There are no special options provided in the driver settings. You can enable/disable the driver:

The results of testing the speed of the hard drive were unexpectedly encouraging! Recording speed comparable to competitor from Tuxera, but the reading speed is consistently 5 megabytes per second higher:

Fair, not overpriced and not underestimated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without asterisks, clear and detailed, where technically possible - as accurate and concise as possible.

If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models, so you don’t have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for the service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you don't have to pay a penny for it, even if you don't repair the device based on its results.

Service repairs and delivery

A good service values ​​your time, so it offers free delivery. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away.
2. you give your Macbook for repair to an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.

There are many reasons why the iMac does not detect the hard drive. Each of them depends on the circumstances causing the lack of interaction between the elements.

The new disk is not visible

If the iMac does not “see” an external hard drive that was just brought from the store and connected for the first time, the following reasons are possible:

1. The drive letter is incorrect. To resolve this issue, you need to do the following. Go to the computer management menu and the “Disk Management Menu” will appear on the left side of the window. Then find the required drive and change the letter to one that is not yet in the operating system.
2. The disk is not formatted. To do this, right-click on the disk “icon” and select create a new volume in the menu that opens. It is important to be extremely careful here, since formatting will delete absolutely all information from the device!
3. Lack of drivers. It's not that difficult to check. If the new hard drive appears on other devices, but the computer does not read it, it is likely that drivers for the drive are missing. You can find them on the official websites of the manufacturer or buy them in a specialized store. Or you can contact a qualifying workshop, where they will install a 100% original product. This will eliminate possible errors and conflicts in the OS.
4. Mechanical damage to the USB cable or the disk itself. You need to visually inspect the device.

However, many issues are easier to resolve by trusting specialists from qualified workshops. As a result, contacting a specialist will be cheaper than subsequent repairs due to incorrect actions.

The old disk cannot be read

If during installation Mac OS does not “see” the hard drive, but before that the disk was read on another device or with an old OS, there may be several reasons:

• incorrect disk name;
• presence of a virus on the HDD;
• mechanical damage;
• conflict with the new OS.

An easy way to independently diagnose the operation of the HDD itself is to connect it to another computer. Then you can rule out a problem in the drive itself. But it would be wiser to contact a workshop. Specialists identify the malfunction much faster and also eliminate it professionally, eliminating possible complications in the operation of the system.

A professional workshop is the right choice for iMac repair!

Free consultation! Free diagnostics! Work guarantee!

Choose a section:

Fair, not overpriced and not underestimated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without asterisks, clear and detailed, where technically possible - as accurate and concise as possible.

If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models, so you don’t have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for the service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you don't have to pay a penny for it, even if you don't repair the device based on its results.

Service repairs and delivery

A good service values ​​your time, so it offers free delivery. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

The reputation of professionals consists of several points

Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away.
2. you give your Macbook for repair to an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.