User's Manual

DRAFT - Revised: 10-28-02
Hardware Guide 4–1
Compaq CONFIDENTIAL—For Internal Use Only
11/13/02
File: SP-CH4-Hard Drives.fm
4
Hard Drive
Caring for Drives
Hard drives are fragile notebook components that must be
handled with care. Please read carefully the general caution
notices provided below. Caution notices specific to individual
procedures are provided throughout this chapter with the
procedures to which they apply.
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or damage to the notebook or a drive:
■ Handle the drive carefully.
■ Do not drop the drive.
■ Excessive force can damage drive connectors. When you insert
the drive, use only enough pressure to seat the drive.
■ Do not spray the drive with a cleaner or other liquid or expose it
to extreme temperatures.
■ Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in the hard
drive bay) except for repair or replacement.
■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to devices with a magnetic field,
such as airport walk-through metal detectors and security
wands.
■ If you mail the drive, ship it in packaging that protects it from
shock, vibration, temperature, and humidity. Label the package
“FRAGILE.”
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CAUTION: Prevent electrostatic damage to the notebook or a drive:
■ Discharge yourself from static electricity before handling a drive
by touching a grounded metal object.
■ Avoid touching the connectors on a drive. For more information
about preventing electrostatic damage, refer on this CD to the
Regulatory and Safety Notices.