Hi I have an M2 Mac mini, im having trouble with my 2TB Western Digital Easystore Backup Drive disconnecting occasionally. It seems to do it when the computer is in sleep mode sometimes. Is it possible the hard drive is failing? Its an older model I believe maybe from 2018.
Mac mini (M2, 2023)
Depends on the macOS version.
In Monterey and earlier, go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver and check "Prevent your Mac from automatically sleeping when the display is off"
In Ventura, go to Apple > System Settings > Displays > Advanced and Toggle the switch for “Prevent automatic sleeping on power adapter when the display is off”
Depends on the macOS version.
In Monterey and earlier, go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver and check "Prevent your Mac from automatically sleeping when the display is off"
In Ventura, go to Apple > System Settings > Displays > Advanced and Toggle the switch for “Prevent automatic sleeping on power adapter when the display is off”
Disable Automatic Computer Sleep by Turning on Prevent Automatic Computer Sleep and test.
Then just let the display turn off on the timer during the day and sleep from the dropdown or shutdown overnight.
Where do I adjust this setting ?
Thank you I appreciate it!
You're welcome.
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