Inspection Of Shipping Container; Removal From Shipping Container; Removal From Static Shielding Bag; Figure 5-2 Hard Drive Removal From Static Shielding Bag - Western Digital Blue WD20SPZX Technical Reference Manual

Installation and Setup Procedures
Chassis design should allow for sufficient clearance and support to prevent loads from
being transferred to the drive top cover.
5.1.2

Inspection of Shipping Container

Carefully examine the container for obvious shipping damage, such as: holes, signs of
crushing, or stains. Notify the carrier and your WD representative if you observe any
shipment damage. Always move the shipping container in the upright position
indicated by the arrows on the container.
5.1.3

Removal From Shipping Container

Remove the drive from the shipping container only for inspection or installation.
Carefully open the box. When removing the drive from the box, follow these
precautions:
Grasp the drive by the sides only; avoid touching the circuit board components.
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Gently place the drive on its antistatic bag on a clean, level, grounded work area.
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Do not stack drives or stand the drive on its edge.
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CAUTION: When removing the drive from the shipping container, be careful not to
drop it. Dropping the drive can severely damage the head disk assembly or printed
circuit board.
5.1.4

Removal From Static Shielding Bag

Before removing the drive from its static shielding bag:
Make sure that your work station is properly grounded.
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Wear a properly grounded wrist strap with good skin contact.
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Avoid contact with any component on the printed circuit board.
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Figure 5-2. Hard Drive Removal From Static Shielding Bag
After attaching your wrist strap, gently remove the drive from the static shielding
bag.
Handle the drive by the sides only; avoid touching the printed circuit board.
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Handle the drive with the printed circuit board facing downward during
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installation.
The unit should not be moved during drive activity.
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The unit is not intended as a portable device.
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Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may
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expose you to harmful electrical voltages and will void the warranty.
To allow ventilation, do not block the air slots on the underside and rear of the
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enclosure.
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