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Changing Hardware Interfaces, Switching USB/eSata - 1394 Interfaces

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Changing Hardware Interfaces The FreeAgent™ Pro is equipped with an interchangeable USB/eSATA, or 1394 module. The module is fastened to the base of the unit with a screw. The slot on the screw is curved to accommodate the edge of a coin. We recommend using a coin as a screwdriver when swapping interface modules. Switching USB/eSata - 1394 Interfaces Warning: Do not use a regular screwdriver to perform this operation. To switch from one interface to another, Step 1: Turn the drive off and remove all cabling. Step 2: Flip the unit over and use a coin to loosen the screw by turning it counterclockwise. Use your fingers to unscrew it the rest of the way. . Figure 1: Loosen Module Screw Step 3: After the screw is completely loose, use your fingernails to grasp the screw head and lift the module straight up from the base: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 12

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FreeAgent Pro Data Mover
12
Changing Hardware
Interfaces
The FreeAgent™ Pro is equipped with an interchangeable USB/eSATA, or 1394 module.
The module is fastened to the base of the unit with a screw. The slot on the screw is curved
to accommodate the edge of a coin. We recommend using a coin as a screwdriver when
swapping interface modules.
Switching USB/eSata - 1394 Interfaces
Warning:
Do not use a regular screwdriver to perform this operation.
To switch from one interface to another,
Step 1:
Turn the drive off and remove all cabling.
Step 2:
Flip the unit over and use a coin to loosen the screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Use your fingers to unscrew it the rest of the way.
.
Figure 1:
Loosen Module Screw
Step 3:
After the screw is completely loose, use your fingernails to grasp the screw head
and lift the module straight up from the base: