Sony SCPH-20401 Installation Manual page 5

• Do not touch the metal parts or insert foreign objects
into the connectors of the HDD.
• When you do not intend to use the unit for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power plug
for the console from the electrical outlet. This will
help prevent damage to the HDD from lightning and
power line surges. When disconnecting the power
plug from an electrical outlet, pull it out by grasping
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Do not connect any peripheral to the HDD except the
network adaptor (for PlayStation
• Do not move the console for 30 seconds after
shutdown, as this may damage the HDD.
• It is recommended that you regularly back up game
save data to a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation
or memory card.
If for any reason software or data loss or corruption
occurs on the HDD, it is usually not possible to
recover the software or data.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its
subsidiaries and affiliates will not be held liable for
any damages or injury in the case of software or
data loss or corruption.
Moisture condensation
If brought directly from a cold location to a warm one,
moisture may condense on the outside or inside of the
HDD. Should this occur, the HDD may not operate
properly. In this case, turn off the PlayStation
by pressing the main power switch on the console rear
and remove the power plug from the electrical socket.
Do not turn on the console until the moisture
evaporates (this could take several hours). If the console
or HDD still does not operate properly, contact our
technical support line at 1-800-345-7669 for assistance.
Cleaning
Never attempt to clean the HDD, as touching the circuit
board or subjecting the HDD to physical shock or
vibration, could damage the HDD.
For instructions on cleaning the PlayStation
or network adaptor (for PlayStation
separately), refer to the appropriate instruction manual.
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Never disassemble the HDD
Use the HDD according to the instructions in this
guide. No authorization for the analysis or
modification of the HDD, or the analysis and use
of its circuit configurations is provided herein.
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