ANTEK HDD case; remove the ACTIVITY LED?
The bright blue led stays on steady and blinks when accessed [external storage}. What will happen if I clip one of the leads? Will there be a detrimental result?
Why would I do this?: The light stays on even when the computer is asleep; it is very annoying to other users in the room; and it is of no conceivable use to me.
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The bright blue led stays on steady and blinks when accessed [external storage}. What will happen if I clip one of the leads? Will there be a detrimental result?
Why would I do this?: The light stays on even when the computer is asleep; it is very annoying to other users in the room; and it is of no conceivable use to me.
Picture 1
Picture 2
external-hard-drive
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
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asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
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Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06
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The bright blue led stays on steady and blinks when accessed [external storage}. What will happen if I clip one of the leads? Will there be a detrimental result?
Why would I do this?: The light stays on even when the computer is asleep; it is very annoying to other users in the room; and it is of no conceivable use to me.
Picture 1
Picture 2
external-hard-drive
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
The bright blue led stays on steady and blinks when accessed [external storage}. What will happen if I clip one of the leads? Will there be a detrimental result?
Why would I do this?: The light stays on even when the computer is asleep; it is very annoying to other users in the room; and it is of no conceivable use to me.
Picture 1
Picture 2
external-hard-drive
external-hard-drive
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
edited Jan 2 at 21:16
zx485
929713
929713
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
asked Jan 2 at 20:57
John GwinnJohn Gwinn
31
31
2
Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06
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Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06
2
2
Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06
add a comment |
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Clip it. Or, as Attie mentions in the comment, cover it with a piece of electrical tape if you don't want to open the drive enclosure.
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
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Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
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Clip it. Or, as Attie mentions in the comment, cover it with a piece of electrical tape if you don't want to open the drive enclosure.
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
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Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
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Clip it. Or, as Attie mentions in the comment, cover it with a piece of electrical tape if you don't want to open the drive enclosure.
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
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Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
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Clip it. Or, as Attie mentions in the comment, cover it with a piece of electrical tape if you don't want to open the drive enclosure.
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
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Clip it. Or, as Attie mentions in the comment, cover it with a piece of electrical tape if you don't want to open the drive enclosure.
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
18k3088146
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
18k3088146
answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
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answered Jan 2 at 21:05
Canadian LukeCanadian Luke
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Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
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Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
Or paint over it with black enamel paint.
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 2 at 21:09
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Or just use tape to cover the light?... There shouldn't be any negative side effect from removing the LED.
– Attie
Jan 2 at 21:03
I imagine that would depend on which lead you clip...
– Hashim
Jan 2 at 21:06