HP Armada 7300 Armada 7300 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 52
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 drives when they out of the drive bays. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: s Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down. s Before removing a diskette drive, ensure that no diskette is in the drive. s Before removing a CD-ROM drive, ensure that no CD is in the drive and that the CD tray is closed. s Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix C. s 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 Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay. s After inserting a hard drive into the hard drive bay, always reinsert either the original hard drive security plate or the tamper-resistant security plate to prevent the hard drive from accidentally disconnecting. s Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers. s Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes. s Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaners. s If a drive must be mailed, do the following. Place the drive into its 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." 6-2 Working with Removable Drives