Time machine question

[Bri in Mtl]

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.

 

[bobr1952]

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.

 

[hallux]

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.