I have a Seagate External Hard Disc. Do I have to switch it off when I’m not using my PC.?

June 30, 2010 in seagate external hard disk | Comments (10)

Is it ok to leave it running everyday?

Hi, I have one too! The thing’s whizzing around at 7200 Rpm. I suppose it has some kind of bearings, so though you don’t HAVE to, it will prolong the life of your disc to turn it off. The newer models have shock resist, but until recently, they were very shock sensitive, so if the cleaning lady, or your baby brother or even you bonk the thing while it’s spinning around at 7200 rpm it can damage it. You lose data- your disc messes up. Smarter to turn it off!

10 Responses to “I have a Seagate External Hard Disc. Do I have to switch it off when I’m not using my PC.?”

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  1. Comment by Michael — June 30, 2010 at 9:40 pm  

    ew
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  2. Comment by A+ Certified Professional — June 30, 2010 at 10:23 pm  

    You can leave it running, it only uses a little juice when not used for a while. It’s not going to overheat or anything. Just don’t drop it. Mine broke last summer.

    John
    A+ Certified
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  3. Comment by Max — June 30, 2010 at 10:57 pm  

    No you dont and yes you can.
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  4. Comment by Hasnain Mir Mohammed — June 30, 2010 at 11:46 pm  

    yes u can safely switch it off when ur not using it coz it saves energy and increases its life.

    Hope that helps
    Hasnain Mir Mohammed
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  5. Comment by Asher Madan — July 1, 2010 at 12:33 am  

    i wouldnt. just unplug the power.
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  6. Comment by old know all — July 1, 2010 at 12:39 am  

    You can leave it running, but it will last longer if you switch it off.
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  7. Comment by levits — July 1, 2010 at 1:29 am  

    You can leave it running unless you are not going to use it for a few days. Most external hard drives are built so you can leave them running. The have a special seal that allows you to leave it running with out doing any harm. They also go into thier own standby mode.
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  8. Comment by thecoldvoiceofreason — July 1, 2010 at 1:38 am  

    You dont have to but it’ll shorten its life if you dont.
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  9. Comment by Sionarra — July 1, 2010 at 2:09 am  

    Hi, I have one too! The thing’s whizzing around at 7200 Rpm. I suppose it has some kind of bearings, so though you don’t HAVE to, it will prolong the life of your disc to turn it off. The newer models have shock resist, but until recently, they were very shock sensitive, so if the cleaning lady, or your baby brother or even you bonk the thing while it’s spinning around at 7200 rpm it can damage it. You lose data- your disc messes up. Smarter to turn it off!
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  10. Comment by marinespill — July 1, 2010 at 2:58 am  

    It spins down when it’s not being used. They’re used as backup drives and would probably run for 20 years before they wore out.
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