Preparing the hard disk for moving
If you need to move your computer to a new location-whether
it is across the country or just across the room-you should run
the HDSIT program to protect the hard disk during the move.
The HDSIT program moves the disk drive’s read/write heads to
a region on the disk surface that does not contain data, and
locks them securely in position. This protects the hard disk from
being damaged if the computer is bumped accidentally.
Follow these steps to run HDSIT:
1.
Exit any program you are using and display the MS-DOS
command prompt on the screen.
2.
Insert the Reference diskette in drive A.
3.
Type the following and press Enter:
A:HDSIT
You see a message on the screen that tells you the disk drive’s
read/write heads will remain locked until you reset the
computer or turn the power off and on again. The computer
locks the heads and disables the keyboard. You can now turn off
the computer and prepare to move it to the new location.
Turning Off the Computer
Before you turn off your computer, save your data, exit the
program you are using, and remove any diskettes from the
diskette drives. Turn off the computer first, then turn off the
monitor and any peripherals.
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