Introduction; Hard Drive Handling Precautions - Western Digital WD Caviar Installation Manual

Introduction

This installation guide provides concise instructions and
illustrations to make the installation of your Western Digital
hard drive as quick and easy as possible. The most commonly
asked installation questions are answered on the following
pages. To fully understand your options, we recommend that
you read this entire guide before starting the installation
procedure.

Hard Drive Handling Precautions

Western Digital hard drives are precision instruments and
should be handled with care during unpacking and installation.
Hard drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock and
vibration, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Handle the Western
Digital hard drive by the sides only, and avoid touching the
circuit board components.
Once your Western Digital hard drive is unpacked, place the
drive on its antistatic bag on a clean, level work area. Do not
stack hard drives or stand the Western Digital drive on its edge.
Save the packing materials in case you need to return your had
drive. Shipping your hard drive in anything other than the
original packaging or Western Digital supplied materials will
void your warranty.
Caution: Do not remove the tape seal or any labels from the drive;
the warranty will be void.
Introduction 1