HP Armada 7300 - Caring for Removable Drives

7-2 Using Removable Drives
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Caring for Removable Drives
Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled
with care.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a
removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:
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Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the
computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in
Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.
■
Before removing a diskette drive, ensure that a diskette is
not
in
the drive.
■
Before removing a CD-ROM drive, ensure that a compact disc is
not
in the drive and that the CD-ROM tray is closed.
■
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 C.
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Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
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Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
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Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes.
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Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaners.
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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a
drive bay.
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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive into a bubble-pack
mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the
package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”