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USB powered Iomega external hard disk - how to "reach around"?
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Hi all,
I just got a great 160gb Iomega eGo external USB drive but didn't realize I need to plug it into TWO USB ports. Well, we all know that the Macbook pro has ports on each side of the unit--problem is, the other half of the Iomega USB cord is not long enough to reach around. How do I solve this? 
Thank you!
Michelle
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Powerbook G4 17" 1.67Ghz 2GB 120GB SD DL. Mmm. Sexy.
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Moderator  Join Date: Sep 2000
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I don't have one of those, but I am pretty sure that you only need one USB port plugged in.
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oh i didn't realize that. why does it come with two usb plugs?
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Powerbook G4 17" 1.67Ghz 2GB 120GB SD DL. Mmm. Sexy.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Most laptop hard drives are right on the borderline of the maximum power from a USB port (2.5W). With two plugs you know it's going to work, with one it's kind of a crapshoot depending on the host computer and the particular hard drive you have.
You can buy a USB extension cable if you need the second plug.
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thank you. i do notice that with one usb plug plugged in, the laptop recognizes the drive very slowly but it does seem to work...
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