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Hard Disk Drive, Removing the hard disk drive

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4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC. IMPORTANT! Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped. Primary Hard Disk Drive WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the hard disk cover. Secondary Hard Disk Drive Removing the hard disk drive: The secondary hard disk drive is optional. This hard disk drive bay may be empty or contain an optional hard disk drive depending on your purchase. 1 2 47

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Hard Disk Drive
Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than
floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replace
-
able hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and
Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen.
When replacing or upgrading the hard drive, always visit an authorized service center
or retailer for this Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT!
Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive.
Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong
vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will
likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
Removing the hard disk drive:
1
WARNING! Disconnect all the con-
nected peripherals, any telephone
or telecommunication lines and
power connector (such as exter-
nal power supply, battery pack,
etc.) before removing the hard
disk cover.
Using the Notebook PC
4
2
The secondary hard disk drive is
optional. This hard disk drive bay
may be empty or contain an op-
tional hard disk drive depending
on your purchase.
Primary Hard Disk Drive
Secondary Hard Disk Drive