Upgrading Your Computer
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Carey Gregg Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 05/11/00 5:10 PM
Part Number: 170706-002 File name: Ch04
Hard Drives
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the computer and drive and
loss of information, turn off the computer before removing or
inserting the hard drive. Do not remove or insert the drive
while the computer is turned on, in Suspend (Standby), or in
Hibernation.
Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components.
Before touching the hard drive, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal
object. Refer to Appendix C, Electrostatic Discharge.
NOTE:
The primary hard drive cannot be used in the mobile
expansion unit MultiBay. For information on using hard drives in
the mobile expansion unit MultiBay, refer to Chapter 6.
Removing the Primary Hard Drive
1. If the computer is on, save your work and shut down the
computer.
NOTE:
To ensure that the computer is not in hibernation, turn the
computer on, then shut it down.
2. Turn the computer bottom side up, and remove the hard drive
screw
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