HP Nc6220 Hardware-Software Guide - Page 96

Drives Drive Care Drives are fragile notebook components that must be handled with care. The following cautions apply to all drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to which they apply. Ä CAUTION: To reduce the risk of data loss, initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive from one location to another. To initiate standby, select Start > Turn Off Computer > Standby. For more information, refer to "Standby and Hibernation" in Chapter 2, "Power." Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer, damage to the primary hard drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: ■ A discharge of static electricity from fingers or other electrostatic conductors can damage electronic components. To prevent electrostatic damage to the drive: ❏ Before handling the drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of the drive or the lug nuts on the back of the computer. ❏ Do not touch the connector pins on the drive or on the computer. ■ Avoid exposing the drive to devices with magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. The airport security devices that check carry-on luggage, usually while it is placed on a conveyor belt, use x-rays instead of magnetism and will not damage a drive or a diskette. ■ Handle the drive carefully; do not drop it. ■ Do not use excessive force when inserting the drive into the hard drive bay. ■ Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes. ■ Avoid exposing the drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaning products. ■ If the drive must be mailed, place it in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." Hardware and Software Guide 5-2