The unit is functioning as expected. However, after it's use more, the unit cause computer to crash, when turning the on/Off a few time, the program hang up on the write command. The computer needed to reboot to recover. Any idea about this issue ? There are posts on the web that shows the similar issues. Do you have solutions ? I have spent a lot of time to tracked down the issue. The unit is functioning as expected. However, after it's use more, the unit cause computer to crash, when turning the on/Off a few time, the program hang up on the write command. The computer... » Read More The unit is functioning as expected. However, after it's use more, the unit cause computer to crash, when turning the on/Off a few time, the program hang up on the write command. The computer needed to reboot to recover. Any idea about this issue ? There are posts on the web that shows the similar issues. Do you have solutions ? I have spent a lot of time to tracked down the issue. « Show Less
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After many problems myself with the SainSmart product, I stopped using it. I now use the VELLEMAN VM8090 8-CHANNEL USB RELAY CARD - Assembled
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I had same issue when using with matlab. Then I wrote my own mtex function using APIs. Issue went away. I believe drivers provided on the Web has issues.
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make sure all your programs that pertain to your workings of the hard drive are closed and nothing is running. sometimes it takes a little while but it works for me. i've unplugged the hard drive without waiting at times and never lost anything. don't recommend it though.
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i just plugged it in and opened the program and it shut down my computer. then when i opened my computer again in would not open. i also tried it on another computer an it did the same thing!
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I'm assuming you have used the reset button when your unit crashes? I've had to use mine twice (after heavy editing) so far in my 1 month of ownership, and all my data was there, just waiting for me. The button is on the back, it's tiny, and has to be pushed with the tip of a paper clip.
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Just got one of these too and swapped out the RAM. Exact same problem that you guys are talking about. It only seems to shut down completely with the original stick that came with the netbook. I've been trying every single configuration option for the last 5 hours, and nothing seems to work. Please let me know if you hear of any solution out there.
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I have not, but I can tell you this device has saved my computer more often then I expected to have the need!! Its a solid device, I dont see why it would fail if you plug in more power, I have every plug filled except 1. Best of luck!!
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I haven't had any problems with my unit. Check all your cords and hook up. I had to unhook my usb on the front of my tower, had issues with it on my board!
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Have not had this issue, but would think you maybe right on the money. Your computer may be dropping "vampires" (Items hooked up to your USB that are using power (although very minimal in this case)). As i generally do a daily shut down I have not had this issue.
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Good points. It's still relatively new, and I wonder especially how the hard drive model has held up. My new one arrived DOA, and now I'm really struggling over whether to ask Amazon for a refund or an exchange. This baby may be intended to be Solid State all the way, which means the hard drive models will be unwanted period pieces in another year or two.
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I have heard of this issue in ASUS laptops, but have not experienced any kind of Drive failures in mine. Though Ive only had mine for a little over a year now. Sorry to hear about that, hopefully you can recover the data.
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My unit ran nicely for 4 hours out of the box. After that, it wouldn't restart no matter what. I hope this helps.
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I'm hoping it means that it is working as described in the manual. I know what happens when it stops taking charges as that's what happened with the last Dell ordered: it wouldn't hold a charge! And I was at critical level for as low as allowed for a Laptop. I simply unplugged and turned it off while waiting to get resolved, so it wouldn't use power. Reported it to Amazon and they sent a label out immediately as well as someone to pick it up for refund. They (Amazon) were great to work with in getting resolved. As soon as it was received by Amazon, I was refunded the charges. It also helps if you're a Prime Member, as they had the new one express delivered on Christmas Eve Day! That's service! I'm hoping it means that it is working as described in the manual. I know what happens when it stops taking charges as that's what happened with the last Dell ordered: it wouldn't hold a charge! And I was at critical level for as low as allowed for a Laptop. I simply unplugged and turned it off while waiting to get resolved, so it wouldn't use power. Reported it to Amazon and they sent a label out immediately as well as someone to pick it up for refund. They (Amazon) were great to work with in getting resolved. As soon as it was received by Amazon, I was refunded the charges. It also helps... » Read More I'm hoping it means that it is working as described in the manual. I know what happens when it stops taking charges as that's what happened with the last Dell ordered: it wouldn't hold a charge! And I was at critical level for as low as allowed for a Laptop. I simply unplugged and turned it off while waiting to get resolved, so it wouldn't use power. Reported it to Amazon and they sent a label out immediately as well as someone to pick it up for refund. They (Amazon) were great to work with in getting resolved. As soon as it was received by Amazon, I was refunded the charges. It also helps if you're a Prime Member, as they had the new one express delivered on Christmas Eve Day! That's service! « Show Less
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Derrick, it could be a damaged hard drive. I've used this device myself, and it works fine on good drives. If the drive is defective for any reason, it won't boot up.
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Well for me I have a similar situation that if I left the computer on for a night, the interface does not respond so that I have to reboot my computer. Now it has another problem and I have sent it back to repaire
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No, that is not normal. Send it back; once I hit the enter/ power botton, I can toggle to power off and it shuts off . Hope that information helps.
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Whenever the unit gains power back it defaults to a power on state, which if memory serves right just turns on the last built in macro of the unit that you were using the last time it got powered off. Hope this helps.
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I never had this issue. Works great for me. Maybe a bad unit?? Sorry I couldn't help.