turning off external hard drive?

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turning off external hard drive?

Can I just turn power button on hard drive off and leave the usb etc. connected or do I have to use the safely remove hardware option even if I plan on keeping external hard drive connected for use next day.

2006-11-04 11:15:42 · 3 answers · asked by leaside 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks

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rather safely remove the drive its safer

2006-11-04 11:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. Turn the drive off before powering down, and on before powering up. Been doing it for years with no ill effects.

2006-11-04 11:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

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2006-11-04 11:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by rottie_mama1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋