I need to replace the time machine backup disk.
Short summary:
- Locate the Thunderbolt 3 ports on your iMac.
- Plug one end of the USB-C cable (the cable that came with the USB-C disk) into the USB-C port on the disk.
- Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports on your iMac.
- Ensure that the USB-C disk is powered on and connected to the iMac.
- Wait for your iMac to recognize the USB-C disk. It may take a few moments for the disk to appear on your desktop or in Finder.
- Once the USB-C disk appears on your iMac, you can access its contents and use it for backups or storage as needed.
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Please specify what you mean by "time machine backup disk"
It is a disk that is used by the time machine app
It is a back up disk for automatic backup
Got it, thank you for your information!
Can I hook up a USB C disk to a USB 3 port?
Please be aware that external drives can connect to a USB, Thunderbolt, or FireWire port on the Mac.
I don't have Thunderbolt or firewire as far as I know, only USB 3
Should I have a Thunderbolt port on this model iMac? I've never noticed it nor used it?
I think USB C is Thunderbolt
The LaCie disk said it was compatible with my iMac when I ordered it but I can't find a way to plug it in.
This model should have - Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
The Thunderbolt port is compatible with USB-C, can you locate the Thunderbolt ports on your machine?
Do you know where they're located? I don't see any thing but the Usb ports and the disk cord has a different plug.
Here is how they should look like:
Do you see the same ports on your machine?
I found them. I never used them and didn't know I had them. That should handle my problem. Thanks.
I am glad that I was able to help, *****!
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