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CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a 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
Electrostatic Discharge on page
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.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."
System Board Drive Connections
Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 2-46
Table 2-8
System Board Drive Connections
No.
System Board Connector
1
eSATA
2
SATA0
3
SATA1
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
69.
System Board Drive Connections
System Board Label
ESATA
SATA0
SATA1
Color
Device
black
eSATA Adapter or Optical Drive
dark blue
Primary Hard Drive
light blue
Secondary Hard Drive or Optical Drive
if an eSATA Adapter is present
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