"External SSD Drive keeps getting disconnected by it self: I have a Mac mini m2 and lately I've been having this issue where my external ssd drive (usb not thunderbolt) keeps getting disconnected when I try to run certain programs, this has never happened to me before I started getting the problem a while ago but it wasn't so consistent it was more sporadic but now it's just all the time, it has gotten to a point where I really can't do anything , can't work more than 20 mins 'cause it disconnects"
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Troubleshooting Lagging Mac:
A. Try Safe Mode:
In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues
- Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
- Log in: as same user
- Wait: 30 seconds
- Restart; your Mac
- Log in: as same user
B. See if your Hard drive is Failing:
What to Try:
Verify your Drive: Repair your Disk in Disk Utility - Apple Support
Perform the following in Recovery Mode:
- Boot into Recovery Mode (Intel or Silicon)
- Select: Disk Utility
- Select: the Drive
- Click: First Aid button
C. Remove Login Items:
While in Safe Mode, remove all of your Login Items, and then restart the Mac. Go Here: Change Users & Groups Login Items Preferences on Mac - Apple Support
D. Single-Out this User:
See if you can no longer get this error using a new Administrator user. If so, then it is an issue with your current user. If not, then it is an issue with the entire MacOS. Trash the new user you've just create after trying this. Go here: Add a User or Group on Mac - Apple Support
