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Can I pull out a USB cable without first disconnecting the device via software?
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unclet:
Excellent .... thanks for the input
ChadTower:

Does "shutting down" a USB device also cut power to that port?  I'm curious if there is potential for damage to the power circuit of higher current USB items if you don't "shut it down" before removing.
missioncontrol:
I don't believe it shuts down the power to the port since after you remove the item it is able to power the next device without telling it to.
fjl:
Mountable USB ports;

I'm putting these on the outside of my cab...
http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp?baseItem=NAUSB&cat=CABLESCONN&subcat=DATACON&prodClass=USBAD&mfg=&search=0&off=
bfauska:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on November 19, 2007, 04:33:57 pm ---
Does "shutting down" a USB device also cut power to that port?  I'm curious if there is potential for damage to the power circuit of higher current USB items if you don't "shut it down" before removing.

--- End quote ---

When I've told windows to disconnect MP3 players in the past they have kept charging, but been removed from the directory structure, so I'm fairly sure it doesn't kill the power.
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