I just connected the cooler to my laptop. When I am finished with this session, do I need to turn off or disconnect the cooler?
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.
1936695
Well I do not turn off of disconnect the cooler.. It will automatically turn off if u shut down ur laptop :)..
1936696
The cooler does not continue to run if you 'hibernate' or 'shut down' your laptop. I only turn it off if put it on 'sleep'.
1936697
I usually just turn it off when I'm done using my laptop, so it doesn't use unnecessary power while i'm away from it.
1178204
The only way to turn it off is to unplug it. It's low heat so I leave mine plugged in all day.
1438635
I leave mine connected to my laptop most of the time. and when I disconnect it, my laptop is always charged. just because your green light is on on your laptop does not mean you have to disconnect from the charger. its just showing that you can use it w/out the power connected
1084892
I have not had a problem with the actual cooler for the two years of use. However, I did need to replace the power supply due to a faulty/poor wiring job in its contruction. You will most likely find that this is the problem. If the fan is nonfuctional on the cooler, check the power supply and replace.
1933449
It does not do anything when connected. The first time I connected it, it I could see the drive C but couldn't access any info off the drive. Then it got hot and now it won't do anything.
916226
I have never removed it since day one, I just leave it in with the MBA sleeping or turned off, no difference. I do not have it set to be bootable or anything like that, its just a fast solid performing data drive for stuff I use less than weekly
1294264
nope, I jus have it plugged into a power strip and I just turn it on when I start watchin' movies. And I turn it off like 15mins later after I turn off system to get rid of left over heat works perfect.....
1802178
I'm still happy. It does have an on/off switch. Just make sure that before you switch the enclosure off that you safely remove the hardware from your computer. That way you don't lose or corrupt your data.
1449601
Don ' t need to plug.The cooler is completely independent of the radiator.If plugs are there ,leave them.
676568
First, ensure that the usb cord is plugged into laptop and your cooling unit. In the rear of the cooling unit, there is a small manual power push-button. I always leave the button in the on position (pushed in). Thus, when I turn my laptop on or off, the pad corresponds to the laptop power and provides cooling.
1508674
there is an on and off switch and if u leave it on and turn your laptop off it will go off automatically and come back on when u turn ur laptop back on. Hope this helps
610376
It shouldn't power off completely. At most it should power down to the low fan setting.
1662376
The BIOS usually allows you to adjust the setting so that there will be no system fan warning. Don't use both. I like to use the molex and set the switch to low or medium so that there is constant cooling
567432
Hello, I don't have it hooked up to a laptop so I am not sure. I have it hooked up to a fume extractor and soldering iron. You turn off one piece of equipment then the others turn off. Since the main power to the laptop is still on I think that the other equipment should stay on. Call the smart strip manufacturer.
490865
The fan on the video card will run as long as the computer is on - that is normal. When computer power is turned off, the video card fan should also go off.
1151009
Whatever you set it to. That said it does not automatically switch between heat and cooling. You have to. But it's simple.
1277536
On button yes, but i cant seem to find an off button i just flip the power supply switch. Really ice case though