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Osem · 01-03-2007, 09:25

I have recently connected a 160gb PikaOne external HDD. The manual says I should power it up then connect to a USB port which is what I've been doing. As I only need it for occasional use I don't want to leave it plugged into the mains all the time so am wondering whether I can leave it connected 'unpowered' to the USB port or whether this might cause problems either when I power it up or just because it's connected but not powered. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

01-03-2007, 09:25	#1
Osem Inactive Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Right here! Posts: 22,315	External HDD connection question I have recently connected a 160gb PikaOne external HDD. The manual says I should power it up then connect to a USB port which is what I've been doing. As I only need it for occasional use I don't want to leave it plugged into the mains all the time so am wondering whether I can leave it connected 'unpowered' to the USB port or whether this might cause problems either when I power it up or just because it's connected but not powered. Any thoughts? Thanks.