While backing up files from MacBook Air, the external hard drive got damaged, is no longer recognized by the Mac. I think it was ejected while running.It was passworded. Is it possible that it can be wiped and restored to a working disk or is it trashed for good? I do not need the files, just wondering if it could become a working disk again.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6
Can you boot into macOS Recovery by holding CMD + R on startup? Failing that, try Internet Recovery (CMD + OPT + R).
From there, you should be able to erase the disk - Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
Can you boot into macOS Recovery by holding CMD + R on startup? Failing that, try Internet Recovery (CMD + OPT + R).
From there, you should be able to erase the disk - Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
Can exernal hard drive be rescued?
