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This wikiHow teaches you how to safely remove a USB drive using a Mac.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Eject Symbol Method

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  1. Files in the trash from the flash drive will prevent it being ejected.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Drag To Trash Method

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  1. Files in the trash from the flash drive will prevent it being ejected.
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      • If you have deleted any files off your flash drive, they are put in the recycle part of the trash. You can't eject the flash drive until you totally empty the trash first.
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      Warnings

      • Don't try to remove the flash disk before emptying the trash. OSX can have some hiccups with this if you do, and you may have to restart.
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