Compaq LTE 5000 Compaq LTE 5000 Family of Personal Computers Beyond Setup - Page 70
Caring for Removable Drives
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Caring for Removable Drives Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. A hard drive carrying case and a MultiBay device carrying case are supplied with the computer to protect a drive whenever it is out of the drive bay. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer, damage to the removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: s Turn the computer off before removing or inserting a drive. Do not remove or insert a drive when the computer is On, in Suspend or in Hibernation. If you are unsure whether the computer is in Hibernation, turn the computer on and then off again. s If there is a diskette or a compact disc in the drive, remove it before removing the drive. s Do not remove the CD-ROM drive with the CD loading tray extended. Close the CD loading tray before removing the drive. s Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before handling the drive. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. For more information, refer to Appendix F, "Electrostatic Discharge." s When handling the drive, always grasp the outer metallic case and avoid touching the connectors. s Always handle a drive carefully. Do not drop it. s After removing a hard drive, immediately place it into the hard drive carrying case. Do not place a hard drive into the MultiBay device carrying case. s After removing a CD-ROM drive or a diskette drive, immediately place it into the MultiBay device carrying case. s Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes. s Do not spray the drive with cleaners nor expose the drive to liquids. s Avoid exposing the hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers. s If a drive must be mailed: Make a backup copy of the data. Place a hard drive into the hard drive carrying case; place a CD-ROM drive or diskette drive into the MultiBay device carrying case. Place the carrying case into a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging. Label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care." Working with Removable Drives 6-3
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