Mac OS X 10.2: FireWire Target Disk Mode requires hot plugging for some computers

The computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode (the "target") does not appear on the host computer.

Solution

Connect the FireWire cable to the target computer after starting it up in FireWire Target Disk Mode.

If the cable was already connected, unplugging it from either computer and plugging it back in should allow the target computer's hard disk to appear on the host.

If the target computer is a Power Macintosh G4, a more current boot ROM may be available. First, determine what version of the boot ROM is on the target computer using Apple System Profiler.

The boot ROM version is listed in the Hardware Overview section.

Tip: Search the Knowledge Base to see if a more recent firmware version is available, and if so download and install it.