Mac OS X: Computer Does Not Go to Sleep After Disconnecting External Hard Drive
After you disconnect a FireWire or USB hard drive, the computer does not automatically go to sleep when idle (inactive).
Symptom
The computer does not automatically go to sleep from lack of activity, when idle.
Solution
Update to Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later for improved results.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012
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