Time machine question

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  1. Bri in Mtl, Feb 23, 2014

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    Newbie question...Why does My Passport keep blinking after I've Ejected it in Finder?
    Is it still safe to unplug it?
    TIA for any and all replies.
     
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  2. bobr1952, Feb 23, 2014

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    Steady on/off blinking = standby. Once you eject it and it no longer shows up as attached to your Mac, it is safe to unplug.

    Read/Write blinking is not constant--erratic on/off blinking--disk is in use.
     
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  3. hallux, Feb 23, 2014

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    Mine spins down when I eject it. Put your finger/hand on the drive, if you don't feel the slight vibration of the spinning platters it's safe to unplug it.
     
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