Can I leave my firewire connected?

[GanChan]

Today's Dumb Question: After I shut down and disconnect my target drive or device, is it OK to just leave the other end of the firewire cable hooked up to my computer? I don't see it doing any harm, and it's easier than reconnecting it every time....

 

[SchMac]

I've been doing it on a daily basis for about 2 years, no problem ... yet.

 

[trainguy77]

The only problem you might have is getting a short if something gets stuck in it....so just don't stick it in your paperclip bin.

 

[NuDarwin]

Cap'n: you're good to go with the FW cable. like someone said, no shorts and you're golden.

 

[GanChan]

Cap'n: you're good to go with the FW cable. like someone said, no shorts and you're golden.

I'll remove my shorts then.