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Quick Installation Guide 

Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.B 
 

and Deskstar E7K1000.B  

 

Models:   

HDT721010SLA360 

 HDT721075SLA360 
 HDT721064SLA360 
 HDT721050SLA360 
 HDT721032SLA360 
 HDT721025SLA380 
 HDT721016SLA380 
 HDE721010SLA330 
 HDE721075SLA330 
 HDE721050SLA330 

 
System Requirements for Serial ATA 
 

The following are needed to install a Serial ATA 
(SATA) drive to a system: 

 

SATA capable motherboard or controller card 

 

SATA hard drive 

 

SATA cable (1 meter or less in length) 

 
 
Handling precautions 
 

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  Set the drive down gently to prevent damage 

from impact or vibration. 

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  Do not open the ESD bag containing the drive 

until needed. 

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  Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not 

touch the exposed printed circuit board or any 
electronic components. 

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  Do not press on the top or bottom of the drive. 

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  Before handling the drive, discharge any static 

electricity from yourself and your clothing. With 
one hand, touch an unpainted metal surface on 
your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag 
with the other hand. Remain in contact with the 
chassis and the bag for a minimum of two 
seconds. 

 
 

Quick installation procedure 
 

Note: Back up all data before installing drive. 
 

1.  Turn off the computer. 
2.  Unplug the computer. 
3.  Remove the computer cover as instructed by 

the computer system manual. 

4.  Discharge static electricity (see Handling 

precautions). 

5.  Note the mounting position of existing drives 

and cables. If you are replacing a drive or any 
cable, remove it now. 

6.  Remove the drive from the ESD bag. 
7.  Record the model, the part number, and the 

serial number of the drive for future reference. 

8.  Attach the Serial ATA cable to the drive. Match 

key on cable to connector on drive 

 

 

Mounting instructions 
 

Note:  The mounting hole and connector locations are 
shown in figures 1 and 2. 
 

1.  Mount the drive securely. 
2. Verify all attachments. 
3.  Replace the computer cover. 
4.  Plug in the computer. 
5.  Turn on the computer. 
6.  Verify that the hard disk is recognized by the 

BIOS and is reporting the full capacity of the 
drive. Instructions for accessing your BIOS can 
be found in the computer system manual or in 
the motherboard manufacturer documentation.  
If the drive is

 

not recognized in the BIOS, set 

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