[G4] Wear on Extra HD

[Richard Kriss]

Too bad there is not a software On/Off switch for the extra hard drive.
Opening up the case is not that easy the way I have the case installed.

Guess I will just have to remember to Unmount the drive when it is not
needed.  

Dick
> 
> Rich,
> 
> I think if the drive is plugged in, it runs whether or not it is unmounted.
> Unmounting may save wear and tear on the heads, but not on the bearings.  Why
> don't you simply open the case and unplug the power supply? (It's the smaller
> of the two connections.)  You can reconnect it when you need it.
> 
> Nate