User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-12
Using the Hard Disk Drive
Your computer comes with a removable hard disk drive as drive C. A hard
disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating, magnetic storage
platters inside it. It is where your operating system and application software
programs are stored.
Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch SATA (serial ATA) hard disk drive. This
type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable mass storage by integrating
all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself.
The system may come with an optional heater that automatically turns on for
low temperature operation.
NOTE:
l To use the HDD heater feature, the MTCCTRL driver supplied with your
computer must be installed (see chapter 6 for details).
l Make sure the “HDD Heater” item is set properly in the BIOS Setup program.
(See “Advanced Menu” in chapter 5 for information.)
CAUTION:
l Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to USB flash
disks or other storage media.
l Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered
on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the
hard disk drive’ s sensitive circuitry.
l Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is
on.
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive:
1. Make sure that system power is off.
2. Remove the battery pack (see chapter 3 for details).
3. Locate the hard disk drive slot on the right side of the system.