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Hardware Upgrades
Replacing a Drive
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system
properly, then turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the
computer is on or in standby mode.
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 Chapter 5, "Electrostatic
Discharge."
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that
have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.
Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing
it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive.
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