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Disconnecting the hard drive – StarTech.com SAT2510BU2 User Manual

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Disconnecting the Hard Drive

Windows XP
1. Right click on the removable storage icon, located in the task bar.
2. When the Safely Remove Hardware message appears, click on it with the left

mouse button.

3. You will be asked to select the device you wish to disconnect. Please highlight the

drive listing, and click on OK.

4. On the screen that follows, click on Stop.
5. Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device. Please

note: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notification that it is safe to

do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe

to Remove Hardware message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the

computer by removing the USB connection.

Mac OS 9/10
To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows

listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the

USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.

Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.

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