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$Preparation Before Mount a Disk on Mac

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$Can't Mount Disk on Mac: Possible Causes

$Can I Restore Data from Unmounted Drive on Mac

In recent days, the usage of external storage devices has increased exponentially. Mac users use
external disks to get more space and enhance the system's performance. However, you need to
mount a disk on a Mac before using it.

Mounting the external drive means the system offers a mount point to the drive to read and gain
access to information. For example, If a SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD not mounting on Mac, you
cannot use it. Mounting an external HDD or SSD is an essential step that allows the system to access
it. Read on to learn how to mount a disk on a Mac.

Have you experienced a hard disk failure, such as "com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter error

119930868"? Are you anxious about data loss? We understand the fear and thus are eager to present
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Download this powerful and trusted data recovery software and follow only three steps to recover
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Step 1. Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac and choose the unmounted disk.

Step 2. Scan all stored data on the unmounting disk with one click.

Step 3. Preview and recover the desired data by clicking the "Recover" button.

Preparation Before Mount a Disk on Mac

Several things need to be considered before you mount the disk on a Mac, including:

Check the disk for errors: Firstly, you need to see if there are any errors within the disk. A
corrupted disk can disrupt the whole system, so open Disk Utility to check the disk first.

Eject the disk if it's already mounted: If the external hard drive is already mounted on a Mac, you
need to eject it. Ejecting a successfully mounted disk in error may prevent it from being mounted
the next time it is used, and you may get an error message like "Mount failed with 72".

Connect the disk to the Mac: The last step involves connecting the external disk to your Mac and
mounting it. Ensure the external disk can be detected normally on Mac.

How to Mount a Disk on Mac [3 Tested Mothods]

After checking and ensuring the disk works normally, you can follow the 3 tested methods to mount
a disk on a Mac. Let's take a look:

1. Mount a Drive Using Disk Utility

One of the easiest ways is using Disk Utility to mount a disk on a Mac. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1. Open "Disk Utility". You should follow "Applications>Utlities>Disk Utility" or boot your Mac
into Disk Utility.

Step 2. Choose the volume you wish to mount.

Step 3. Select the "Mount" button.

When unmounting a disk on your Mac, many issues may occur, and one of the common problems is
"com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter" errors.

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2. Force Mount an External Drive Using Terminal Command

Did you know you can use the Terminal command to force-mount a disk on a Mac? Check out these
steps you can follow:

Step 1. Open Terminal. You need to follow "Applications>Utlities>Terminal".

Step 2. Locate the drive you want to mount.

Step 3. Enter diskutil mount /dev/disk1s2.

Step 4. Close "Terminal".

3. Using Finder to Mount a Disk on Mac

You can also use Mac Finder to mount a disk on Mac. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1. Go to "Finder". Click on "Go" and choose "Applications" from the drop-down menu.

Step 2. Select "Utilities".

Step 3. Click on "Disk Utility".

Step 4. Opt for the external drive you want to mount.

Step 5. Select the "Mount" button.

If the hard drive you want to mount doesn't show up in Finder, you can refer to the proven ways in
the article below, which works for internal/external hard drives.

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Can't Mount Disk on Mac: Possible Causes

Various causes can lead to hard drives not mounting on Mac. Check these out here:

Fault USB cable: Sometimes, lost or damaged USB cables can interfere with mounting the disk on
a Mac. In that case, you can use another cable to see if the issue is resolved.

Damaged USB port: In some cases, damage to the USB port can lead to issues with the disk
mounting. As a result external HD not showing up on Mac. The ideal solution is to connect another
external device and see if it mounts appropriately.

Corrupted disks: Viruses can corrupt disks, making it impossible for the system to gain access to
it. In that case, repairing the disk or using another is the best solution.

Incompatible macOS version: It is essential to check if your macOS version doesn't support your
disks. You must check and ensure the macOS version is compatible with external storage support.

Wrong settings: Disabling the settings or modification can make users unable to locate the
external disk. You need to check the System Preferences/Settings and try to mount the disk again.

Can I Restore Data from the Unmounted Drive on a Mac

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac is a reliable data recovery tool that helps users restore data.
Irrespective of the data type, audio, video, image, documents, etc., can be retrieved. Besides, It
supports data recovery from HDD, SSD, fusion drive, etc.

To use the EaseUS Mac data recovery software, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1. Search for lost files

Correctly connect your external hard drive to your Mac. Launch EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for
Mac, and select the external hard drive. Then, click "Search for lost files" to find lost/deleted files on
your external devices.

Step 2. Filter and find lost files

After the scan, all file types will be presented in the left panel. Select the file type to find wanted files
on your external devices.

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Step 3. Preview and recover

Click the file and preview it. Then, select the files you want to recover and click the "Recover" button.
You can save your data to local and cloud drives.

Conclusion

Are you finding it difficult to mount a disk on a Mac? There are three different ways you can do so.
These include using Disk Utility, Finder, and the Terminal command.

However, data loss can also occur while mounting the Mac disk. Here, using professional data
recovery software is an excellent idea. Check out the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard for Mac. It is a
reliable and user-friendly tool that aids users in hassle-free data restoration. You can use it to
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How to Mount a Disk on Mac FAQs

To learn more about mounting a disk on Mac, know more about these questions and answers:

1. Can Mac read the NTFS external drive?

Yes, NTFS external hard drives are read-only on Mac, which means you can read but can't write on
NTFS hard drives on your Mac. Irrespective of the macOS version you use, you can read NTFS files.

2. How do I force a disk to mount on a Mac?

To force a disk to mount on a Mac, follow these steps below:

Step 1. Open "Terminal" and locate the drive you want to mount.

Step 2. Enter diskutil mount /dev/disk1s2 command in the Terminal app window.

3. Why can't I mount a disk on my Mac?

Various reasons can explain why the mounting is not possible on your Mac. These include faulty USB
cables, damaged USB ports, wrong settings, damage to hard disks, etc.

4. What does it mean to mount a disk on a MacBook?

Mounting a disk on a MacBook means your Mac now has permission to read and gain access to
information on the external disk. Now, you can use it as an extra storage device.

5. How do you mount a disk?

There are various ways you can mount a disk. The most popular method is to use Disk Utility. Launch
the "Disk Utility" app and choose the volume you wish to mount. Select the "Mount" button.

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