Drive handling
IMPORTANT:
Drives are fragile components that must be handled with care. To prevent damage to
the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:
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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, and then shut it down through the operating
system.
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Before handling a drive, be sure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector.
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Before removing an optical drive, be sure that a disc is not in the drive and be sure that the optical drive
tray is closed.
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Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least 2.54 cm (one in.) of shock-proof foam.
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Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
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After removing a hard drive or an optical drive, place it in a static-proof bag.
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Avoid exposing an internal hard drive to products that have magnetic fields, such as monitors or speakers.
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Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.
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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
Electrostatic discharge damage
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine
the degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in
many cases, ESD contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or
microcircuitry. Even if the spark is neither felt nor heard, damage may have occurred.
An electronic device exposed to ESD may not be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal
cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then degrade in the internal layers, reducing its
life expectancy.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the tablet when you are removing or installing internal components,
observe these precautions:
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Keep components in their electrostatic-safe containers until you are ready to install them.
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Before touching an electronic component, discharge static electricity by using the guidelines described in
this section.
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Avoid touching pins, leads, and circuitry. Handle electronic components as little as possible.
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If you remove a component, place it in an electrostatic-safe container.
The following table shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage levels generated by different activities.
IMPORTANT:
A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.
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