Select File > Get Info. Reveal the Preview section. It will show the Time Machine drive icon, even when the Finder icon doesn’t! Drag the Preview icon on top of the desktop icon at the top.

How do I change Time Machine icon on Mac?

Select File > Get Info. Reveal the Preview section. It will show the Time Machine drive icon, even when the Finder icon doesn’t! Drag the Preview icon on top of the desktop icon at the top.

Why is my external hard drive icon Yellow Mac?

Answer: A: This means the drive is formatted improperly.