HP Armada 1700 Compaq Armada 1700 Series Reference Guide - Page 65
Caring for Removable Drives, Carefully handle the removable drive. DO NOT DROP IT.
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Caring for Removable Drives Removable drives such as the hard drive, the CD-ROM or DVD drive, diskette drive, LS-120 drive, and Zip Drive are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or removable drive or to prevent loss of information, observe the following precautions. s Back up the information on a hard drive before removing it. Failure to back up the hard drive can result in loss of information if the drive is handled improperly. s If there is a diskette, compact disc, or digital video disc in a drive, remove it prior to removing the drive from the computer. s Do not remove a CD-ROM or DVD drive with the tray extended. Before removing the drive, push the drive tray into the drive. s Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before handling a removable drive. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. When handling a removable drive, always grasp the outer case and avoid touching the connectors. s Do not use force when inserting a drive into a bay. Excessive force may damage the connectors. s Carefully handle the removable drive. DO NOT DROP IT. s Avoid exposing a hard drive to products with magnetic fields such as video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and speakers. s Do not spray the drive with cleaners or expose it to liquids. s Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes. 6-2 Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays