Hard drive No power button, how to turn on/off?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by sheepondrugs, Mar 10, 2010.

  1. sheepondrugs

    sheepondrugs Private First Class

    Hey Guys/Girls!

    I picked up a bargin 2TB External Hard Drive (£99).

    The only problem is it has no on/off switch.
    I dont like the idea of leaving it on with my computer.

    I can "safely remove" the hard drive and it will turn off.

    But how do i get it to turn back on without messing around unplugging and replugging it back in?

    or is there an easier way? :-D


    Many thanks!

    Chris
     
  2. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    My portable drive has no on/off. I simply re-insert the USB cable when I want it on.
     

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