Removal From Static Shielding Bag; Moving Precautions; Mounting Restrictions; Orientation - Western Digital Scorpio ML160M Technical Reference Manual

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Installation and Setup Procedures

5.1.4

Before removing the drive from its static shielding bag:

Make sure that your work station is properly grounded.

Wear a properly grounded wrist strap with good skin contact.

Avoid contact with any component on the printed circuit board.

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.

Handle the drive with the printed circuit board facing downward during installation.

The unit should not be moved during drive activity.

The unit is not intended as a portable device.

Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may 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 enclosure.

Do not remove the tape seal or any labels from the drive; this will void the warranty.

5.1.5

If you need to move your computer, turn off the power to automatically park the heads. Parking

moves the heads to a safe, non-data landing zone where they lock into place. This helps

protect the media and the heads from accidental damage due to vibration, moving, or

shipping.

5.2

Mounting Restrictions

Important: Your system must be turned off and unplugged before installing your hard drive.

5.2.1

You can mount the hard drive in the X, Y, or Z axis, depending upon the physical design of

your system. For best results, mount the drive with all four screws grounded to the chassis. If

all four screws are not used, see "Grounding" on page 35.

5.2.2

The hard drive is mounted to the chassis using four M 3.0 screws. Recommended screw

torque is 5-6 lbf-in.

CAUTION:Screws that are too long damage circuit board components. Side