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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating
system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not
remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
■ Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity.
While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more
information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix D,
“Electrostatic Discharge.”
■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
■ Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products
that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.
■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other
protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”