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How do I eject my Time Machine disk?
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Kyle76
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May 22, 2008, 12:19 PM
 
I want to rearrange the position of my USB HDD that I am using for Time Machine. When I try to eject the disk, it says it is in use. I have turned off Time Machine and system preferences, but I get the same message. What do I need to do to eject this disk?
     
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May 22, 2008, 12:41 PM
 
You may have some program in memory, is there any software on that disk or is it a dedicated TM disk? The easiest way to see is, is turn the machine off, unplug and then turn the Mac back on.
     
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May 22, 2008, 12:58 PM
 
Seems I was trying to eject the Time Machine folder -- not the disk itself. When I moved the folder, the disk showed up, as if it was hidden behind the folder on the desktop. I was able to eject the disk, move things around and get everything turned back on. Thanks.
     
   
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