Hello. I had same issue just after updating to linux-image-2.6.32-33-generic.
Tested with few external HDD, same effect, doesn't matter have HDD power supply or take power via USB. Rollback to 2.6.32-32, HDD "safely remove" works fine. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/811745 Title: Whole system freeze after safely remove external usb drive To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/811745/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
