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How To Fix The SanDisk SSD Not Getting Detected On My Mac?

Sandisk 1TB SSD not getting detected in my MacBook Air-M2. Model no : SDSSDE30-1T00. The same gets detected in Windows Laptop. I am using a USB C -USB C cable. Tried formatting in Ex-FAT in Windows but still not showing up.

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iBoysoft author Vain Rowe

Vain Rowe

Answered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025

When the SanDisk SSD is not detected on your Mac, you can give the connection a check. The Apple USB-C to USB-A cable is recommended for you to connect the SSD to your Mac. On top of that, you can repair the SSD on a Windows computer since you have formatted it on this device.

For more info, please visit this article: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Not Detected/Recognized On Mac!

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