thunderbolt test?

2014-09-08 Thread jeff `greene
Hi listers, I have a 2012 MBP I bought on ebay. I have a Lacie external hard drive that will connect with thunderbolt or usb. It doesn't show up on the finder using thunderbolt. Is there any test on the mac to determine if the problem is with my mac or with the external drive? Thanks, Jeff --

Re: thunderbolt test?

2014-09-08 Thread 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries
I'd start with System Information app in your Utilities folder. Launch that and then find the System Report button and action that. In the System Report there are a couple sections, one called Hardware and under Hardware is Thunderbolt. Select that, stop interacting and then VO-right twice to

Re: thunderbolt test?

2014-09-08 Thread jeff `greene
Hi Chris thanks for the info. Its just one of those problems, it could be my mac, the cable or the external drive itself. I was planning to buy a new external thunderbolt drive because mine is making funny noises, but if my port is no good... Jeff On 9/8/14, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries

RE: thunderbolt test?

2014-09-08 Thread M. Taylor
Subject: thunderbolt test? Hi listers, I have a 2012 MBP I bought on ebay. I have a Lacie external hard drive that will connect with thunderbolt or usb. It doesn't show up on the finder using thunderbolt. Is there any test on the mac to determine if the problem is with my mac or with the external

Re: thunderbolt test?

2014-09-08 Thread jeff `greene
Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jeff `greene Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 12:44 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: thunderbolt test? Hi listers, I have a 2012 MBP I bought on ebay. I have a Lacie