Can I leave it connected to computer all time,with hard drive on it.Is it safe ?.Because,it does not have fan.Thanks
1010213
You should be good to go. I don't keep it up all the time, but I have left it connected for weeks at a time. The hard drive is out in the open so it won't really overheat, and there is a power switch on it, so you can turn it off but leave it all setup when the drive is not in use.
1010214
I have one that I leave connected to my computer constantly, and I rarely turn it off. The hard drive only spins up when it's in use, so if you don't use it much, heat isn't an issue. And as long as you are in a temperature-controlled room that stays below 85 to 90 degrees, it shouldn't matter how much you use it. A fan is only necessary if the ambient temperatures is very hot.
1010215
That depends on how the drive is getting used. A drive that gets used constantly for extended periods needs a fan blowing on it under any circumstances or it will fail. The ambient temperature doesn't matter. A fan blowing on the drive cools it off. This is not meant for a permanent installation of a hard drive.
1010216
Not a problem. It is definitely safe to do this. No, it doesn't have a fan, but the heat dissipates because your hard drive is not enclosed. You'll be fine as long as you're in a climate-controlled room. There is also an on-off switch if you do choose to turn it off to save energy when not in use.
548006
No. It builds up heat. I was told by my computer man never to leave them on when other computer components are on even if you are not using them.
1059891
I Have many computers in my house and for years I always left them on.Turning them on and off can damage the Boot Sector Over Time.As for leaving the Envy Rove Unplugged. The Battery needs to be exercised to retain it's potential.(Use then recharge then use etc.) I would not leave it unplugged for to long a time.
1936694
The cooler can be kept on still if you want, especially if the laptop is overheated. Otherwise if you aren't using your laptop, it's good to at least turn off the cooler. I kept mine plugged in to my laptop 24/7 but would turn it off when I left it.
607937
It does not have a fan, when plugging in the hard drive the same is exposed and has no need for a fan. I have a hard drive plugged in that's similar to the one in my desktop and use it to update on a weekly basis a clone copy (mirror Image) of my hard drive. This is done in conjunction Carbonite Back ups.
1016625
If the drive is powered from the computer's USB ports, it will turn off with the computer. If the computer is turned off it's safe to disconnect the drive anyway because there is no data transfer. Any external drive should be safely removed using the Windows icon in the tray if the computer is running.
1152631
There is a place for an optional fan, or maybe they just didn't bother to re-design the cabinet. I have three of these and I considered getting fans from Jameco or someplace but they run pretty cool. So I never bothered to put a fan in. So my answer is that it just appears that there is a fan in it. There is no fan in it and as far as I can tell it doesn't need on. One of my 3 drives is active 24/7, very active, as it records 2 (sometimes 3) video channels simultaneously and will also play one another video channel. So up to four open files at once and, well, the little green light flashes fast, a lot, what else can I say!
1166437
I have left mine connected without being plugged in for a few hours without a problem. But I don't know about permanently I have never done that.
2111981
i can power my fan off a USB port in my laptop. I see the fan as being a nice extra, but is it really needed? How hot does your Mac get without it?
16187
It is a portable unit so unless you leave it plugged into your computer you will not be able to do backups but if you leave it attached all the time you can have auto backup through your antivirus program like Norton
1687903
Sorry, Mr. Kurtz, but I am unable to answer that question, unless you mean an EXternal hard drive. In that case, the answer is a definite "Yes," since I have an external hard drive connected to it for backups. I have had the computer for 2 or 3 months, and I am quite pleased with it. It was a snap to set up, and the fan is so quiet, you can barely hear it. Since it is Windows 7, I hope it lasts till 2020, when Microsoft is supposedly stopping support for Windows 7. I think you will like this computer.
1200371
I use mine half of the time without the fan because it allows airflow. Personally, I would choose the model with a fan over the one without because there are times, during heavy usage, that the fans prevent my laptop from getting uncomfortably hot. But that's just me. :)
1894014
Humidity and moisture are bad for electronics in general. Leaving it on the bathroom counter with the fan on would probably be ok.
1443748
Sorry to say the fan stays on unit you turn it off. I also was unaware of this till I got it home.
946930
My wife has a laptop and frequently just takes it off. She isn't being active while sitting, so it's not going to lose any actual data.
493624
No, the fan stays on at all times. It is not a loud fan. If you have other fans in your computer, it won't be any louder than them.
832066
All hard disk drives have spinning platters, bearings, and other moving parts, all subject to mechanical wear. Your external drive will last longer if you un-plug it while not in use.Windows 7 will eventually shut down ALL HDD's attached to the computer that are not being used; both internal and external, however, this could take about 20 minutes or so. It is best to unplug your external HDD.Steve (Electrical Engineer)