After running the RPi (3 an4) in headless mode for many years, I decided to install Raspberry Pi OS w/desktop on a RPi 4b. Normally I would physically pull the USB power cable after 'sudo poweroff'. With the new desktop install, there is an micro-hdmi connection for video that also supplies 5v power to the pi (the leds come on when only hdmi is connected)
This extra hdmi connection makes poweroff/on handling a bit tricky - potentially causing static damage and 5v conflicts between the hdml 5v supply and the usb supply. I can see where a switched powerstrip would help but how does one control the hdmi 5v to the pi? Or am I over thinking the potential for damaging the pi?
This extra hdmi connection makes poweroff/on handling a bit tricky - potentially causing static damage and 5v conflicts between the hdml 5v supply and the usb supply. I can see where a switched powerstrip would help but how does one control the hdmi 5v to the pi? Or am I over thinking the potential for damaging the pi?
Statistics: Posted by awoz — Wed Jul 24, 2024 6:35 pm