Will shutting down the external hard drive like this hurt the hard drive?

If you determine that the total power supply is turned off after a normal shutdown is in exactly the correct order, then you will be sure that the hard drive is not in working condition, there will be absolutely no problem.

The difference is that when you turn off the power of the mobile hard disk itself, you may not necessarily shut down the power normally, if the hard disk is in use, it is easy to damage the hard disk; It makes no difference if you are in the case of turning it off.

Remember: never touch the hard drive while it is in use, especially in the write or read state!

Yes, but it doesn't matter!

It's enough for you to use for a few years, and it definitely won't rot!

There will be a certain impact, which may cause data loss, and good computer operation habits should be developed. Delete it first, then turn it off.

I would also like to know, I don't know much about this issue either.

The specific steps to safely eject a USB flash drive or hard disk are as follows:

1. Left-click the security pop-up icon in the lower right corner of the desktop, left-click [Safely delete USB flash drive or mobile hard disk], and then pop up smoothly and safely.

2. Right-click the security pop-up icon in the lower right corner of the desktop, left-click [Safely remove hardware(s)], pop up the safely remove hardware window, select the hardware you want to safely pop up, click the stop button, and smoothly return to the safely ejected hardware.

3. If the method fails, press [Ctrl] [Alt] [Delet] at the same time, pop up the explorer, switch to the process interface, all processes are sorted by name, find Explore exe, and end the process.

4. Switch back to the application interface and click the [New Task] button.

5. Re-run the Explore Exe, and then repeat method 1 or 2 to eject the USB flash drive or mobile hard disk smoothly and safely.

Select "Safely remove new hardware" to unplug it, and if you're worried that the hard drive is still spinning, you can wait a few seconds.

After the computer prompts, there is no problem in unplugging the external hard drive! The hard drive will definitely turn! If you don't turn it, it's not hanging!

Summary. Hello, about your question I think.

1. The tool reason for moving the disk is the same as the working principle of the mechanical hard disk.

2. Illegal shutdown of the hard disk will cause damage. Therefore, it is not recommended to turn it off directly, or you need to pull it out again after ejecting it, and it doesn't matter if you pull it out once in a while, but if you do it every time, it will inevitably break.

The mobile hard disk cannot be safely deleted, and the computer is directly shut down, is it harmful to the mobile hard disk?

Hello, about your question I think 1, the tool reason for moving the disk, and the working principle of the mechanical hard disk is the same. 2. Illegal shutdown of the hard disk will cause damage. Therefore, it is not recommended to turn it off directly, or you need to pull it out again after ejecting it, and it doesn't matter if you pull it out once in a while, but if you do it every time, it will inevitably break.

Hope it helps.

What can I do so that I don't damage my hard drive?

You'd better hire a master to help you overhaul and maintain it thoroughly.