USB External Heater!

**semento** · 31-12-2008

Hi!

I use an external USB hard drive for data backup. I notice that heats quickly once it is connected.
How long can it remain continuously connected before grilling?

**Boniface** · 31-12-2008

Hi and welcome

Everything depends on the temperature of the hard disk when it is in the 40° if is fine, if it is in the 50° is very dangerous, however it is really hot, turn it less.

**Boniface** · 31-12-2008

Then theoretically anyway manufacturers provide packages depending on the temperature. Although sometimes you wonder if they have already raised their hands on their case after two hours.

**Walter.D** · 31-12-2008

If you can install software to control the temperature of the disc.
If it exceeds 50 ° is not good.
And your case is it broken? If this is not the case is likely that your hard disk exceeds this temperature.
After you have different solutions, add a small fan, use the box open, or blow over.