Compaq Presario V2000 Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PC - Hardware and Softwar - Page 138
Caring for Drives, Drives are fragile components that must be handled carefully. - hard drive connector
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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Caring for Drives Drives are fragile components that must be handled carefully. Follow the guidelines in this section to protect your drives. Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or a drive and loss of work: ■ Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. ■ Before handling a drive, discharge yourself from static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. ■ Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer. ■ Excessive force can damage drive connectors. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. ■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop or compress the drive. ■ Before removing or inserting a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, such as conveyor belts, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive. ■ Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while the drive is writing to a medium. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ■ When the battery pack is the only source of power, be sure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged before writing to a medium. ■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ■ Avoid exposing the drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaning products. ■ If you must mail a drive, place the drive in a bubble--pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging, and label the package "FRAGILE." 7-18 Hardware and Software Guide