Kit Contents; Gather These Materials And Tools; System Requirements; Unpacking And Handling Procedures - Western Digital WD SATA Hard Drives Installation Manual

Before Getting Started
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Thank you for purchasing a Western Digital Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. This installation
guide provides instructional steps and corresponding illustrations to make the installation
process of your new hard drive as quick and easy as possible. For the latest news and product
updates, visit our Web site at www.westerndigital.com.

Kit Contents

Western Digital Serial ATA hard drive
Western Digital SATA interface cable with SecureConnect
Quick Install Guide
Data Lifeguard Tools
kits)

Gather These Materials and Tools

Computer system manual
Operating system manual
Operating system installation CD
Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers

System Requirements

Serial ATA interface connector on motherboard or Serial ATA host adapter card (sold
separately) with an available 32-bit PCI expansion slot
Windows

Unpacking and Handling Procedures

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). Be aware of the following precautions:
Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to install it. Your hard drive is
packaged in an anti-static bag.
Save the original packaging materials and the anti-static bag in case you need to return
your hard drive. Your warranty will be void if your returned drive is shipped in anything
other than the original packaging or Western Digital approved materials.
To avoid ESD problems, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer
or by wearing a grounding strap before handling the hard drive. Articles of clothing
generate static electricity. Do not allow clothing to come in direct contact with the hard
drive or circuit board components.
Handle the hard drive by the sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board components on
the bottom of the hard drive.
Do not drop, shake, or knock down the hard drive.
Do not stack hard drives or stand your Western Digital hard drive on its edge.
software CD (for Western Digital 7200 RPM SATA hard drive
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2000 or Windows XP
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WESTERN DIGITAL SERIAL ATA HARD DRIVE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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BEFORE GETTING STARTED - 1