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windows eject
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The Windows eject feature, also known as Safely Remove Hardware, is used to disconnect external drives safely. In a forum thread, a user asks whether physically moving an external HDD enclosure after using Windows eject could cause head crashes or scratches on the magnetic disks. The discussion focuses on the proper use of the eject function and the risks of physical shock to hard drives after ejection. The tag covers questions about safely removing USB storage devices, drive letter disappearance after ejection, and potential hardware damage from mishandling ejected drives.
I use USB 3.0 enclosure Kesu 2530 and Orico 25PW1 black + 2.5" HDDs Seagate ST500LM030, WDC WD10JPVX-08JC3T5 and APPLE HDD HTS541010A99E662 I used Windows eject "safely remove hardware", the letter E: in Windows disappears and the USB3.0 cable remains connected to the enclosure/PC after ejection...