The drive was removed

Updated October 2, 2026

What it means

The drive was removed. Plug it in again to open it.

What to try

  1. Check the cable and try another USB port, directly on the Mac rather than through a hub.
  2. Plug the drive in again and choose Refresh Drive List in Unbit.
  3. If it keeps failing, the drive may be failing. Copy its files on a Windows PC while you still can.

Still stuck?

In Unbit, open the gear menu and choose Copy Error Report, then include it when you ask for help. It contains no passwords, drive names or file paths.