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Is it bad for an external HDD to spin while idling? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/BobbythebreinHeenan on 2024-05-19 14:18:55.

I’ve used external hard drives (almost always western digital) most of my life. One thing I’ve always noticed is that even when a drive isn’t in use, it will be spinning.

Is a drive that’s spinning while not in use bad? Is it better to disconnect it from the computer when not in use? Would just unplugging it from the computer sufficient? Or do i need to also disconnect it from power?

I’ve never had a hard drive fail on me btw.

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