switching off second drive

is there eneyway to switch of my second harddrive?

i only use the data and programs on this drive around 1 or 2 times a week so instead of haveing a fan on to keep it cool was wondering it it could be turned of while not in use otherthan opening the case and disconecting it

thanks

 

buy an external hdd enclosure, with the off/on button.

 

my idea because im pimp like dat is buy a toggle switch at radio shack. cut the red power wire on the plug dats connected to the hard drive and then solder the connects to the toggle drill a hole in da case and put it in. put dats just me

 

Or maybe buy a (5.25") removable hard drive bay. Then you can pull your second hard drive anytime, or install it at anytime. Much better than installing switches, cutting wires, etc.
Neater than a external HDD enclosure, as well.
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It's probably the Yellow (12v) that you'd want to cut on 3.5" drives.

Also only EVER flick the switch when the PC is turned off otherwise you WILL corrupt the drive eventually.