From: "Philippe Landau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> when i plug in my new Data-Tec D350U USB 2 external harddisk,
> i see a small electric flash which can cause
> my PC to shutdown instantly.
> i know USB is powered, carrying a small voltage,
> so the flash is not unexpected.
> also as it is used to send control signals
> i can understand that it powers down my PC.
> but it is risky for my data,
> so i would like to know if others saw that happen too.
>
> kind regards philippe
Did you discharge static electricity before plugging in the USB connector?
The flash is NOT expected. There's not really enough current that should
be drawn to create such a flash.
{^_^}
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