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    Unpluging external Hard disks

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by paradox7212, Mar 30, 2007.

  1. paradox7212

    paradox7212 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Recently i bought a 160 gb external (not portable) hard drive and i was wondering if it's a must to unplug the hard disk by clicking on the safely remove icon before shutting down or i can just shut down and later unplug it? Will it do damage to my hard disk?
     
    paradox7212, Mar 30, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    It's always better to remove it safely incase something is accessing the drive, but most of the time it's probably OK to yank it out--I wouldn't though.

    Just play it safe.
     
    vespoli, Mar 30, 2007
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    yeah just play it safe... but sometimes i get annoyed with "safely remove" that i just yank it out... as of now no problem...LOL
     
    qohelet, Mar 30, 2007
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