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2-10 Operating Basics
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Hard Disk Drive
Your Qbe has a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk
drive − Drive C.
A hard disk drive contains non-removable magnetic platters. When
compared with a diskette, it can read and write data much faster and has
a much larger storage capacity.
1. Regularly back up your data files from the hard disk drive to diskettes.
2. Never turn off or reset the computer when the hard disk drive indicator is
on.
3. Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the system power
is on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the system and
the hard disk drive.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive is packaged in a module so that you can easily
remove it. For safety reasons, you may want to temporarily remove the
hard disk drive and store it in a safe place after you finish using the
computer.
Follow this procedure to remove and replace the hard disk drive module.
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Open the hard disk drive compartment at the bottom of the PCT.
3. Pull the handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the compartment.
(diagram)
Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module