Hardware Reference Guide                                           www.hp.com/in                                                  6-3
Shipping Preparation 
Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer: 
1.  Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, CDs, or 
diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to 
electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit. 
The hard drive locks automatically when the system power 
is turned off. 
2.  Remove and store any program diskettes from the diskette 
drives. 
3. Insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive to protect the drive 
while in transit. Do not use a diskette on which you have stored 
or plan to store data. 
4. Turn off the computer and external devices. 
5. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then from 
the computer. 
6. Disconnect the system components and external devices from 
their power sources, then from the computer. 
Ensure that all boards are seated properly and secured in the board
slots before shipping the computer. 
7. Pack the system components and external devices in their 
original packing boxes or similar packaging with sufficient 
packing material to protect them.
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