User`s guide
I
nstalling an ideA upgrade
Warning
Please read right through the Installation Instructions before you start. There are
separate sections for different computer models.
A hard discs is very delicate. Do not drop, knock or jolt it, and do not use it except
as described in this booklet. Have something soft handy to rest it on while fitting,
such as a clean mouse mat or folded towel.
A computer containing a hard disc must also be protected from knocks. The
original computer box may not give adequate protection in transport.
Observe all antistatic precautions when handling electronic components. Try to use
the right screwdriver for each screw otherwise you may damage its head: No. 1
and No. 2 Pozidriv screwdrivers are all you should need.
NEVER SWITCH OFF A COMPUTER WHILE IT IS READING OR WRITING TO A
HARD DISC.
NEVER MOVE A COMPUTER OR EXTERNAL CASE CONTAINING A HARD
DISC WHILE IT IS SWITCHED ON.
Either of the above actions may cause damage which would not be covered by our
guarantee. If the worst does happen, contact an approved dealer or our own
service department for advice.
I
f you do not feel confident about fitting an upgrade, an Acorn dealer will carry out
the work for a fee.
Archimedes A300/A400
Series Internal
Parts list
Please check that you have the following before you start. ideA upgrade kits with a
hard disc supplied by Ian Copestake Software contain all these items. If you bought
an ideA interface on its own you may need to order some items separately.
- The ideA User's Guide and Installation Instructions.
- A conductive plastic bag containing an ideA interface circuit board, together with
an LED (light-emitting diode) and lead, two cable ties and a small piece of 'tack'.
Leave all these in the bag until needed.
- A protective bag containing an IDE hard disc. Leave this in the bag until needed.
- A bag containing a fan, filter, filter cover, four M4 x 40mm screws, four M4 nuts
and four rubber grommets. If your computer already has a working fan you will not
need these parts; we will make a small refund if you return them to us unused and
undamaged.
We strongly recommend you not to operate an internal hard disc
without a working fan.