Random Technical Question about External Hard Drives

JK · 2009-02-18, 06:07 PM

I'd unplug it when it's not in use. I've got an external backup drive that I used to keep turned on. I left it on overnight once to do a backup and woke up in the morning to a fried power supply.

boobookitty · 2009-02-18, 06:48 PM

OK so thanks =)
I was worried about (eventually) doing something to the USB ports with plugging and unplugging. Does anyone know if that is anything to worry about or not?

2009-02-18, 06:07 PM	#1
JK Well you know boys, a nuclear reactor is a lot like women. You just have to read the manual and press the right button Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 157	I'd unplug it when it's not in use. I've got an external backup drive that I used to keep turned on. I left it on overnight once to do a backup and woke up in the morning to a fried power supply. __________________ To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems

2009-02-18, 06:48 PM	#2
boobookitty A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 51	OK so thanks =) I was worried about (eventually) doing something to the USB ports with plugging and unplugging. Does anyone know if that is anything to worry about or not?