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Installation and Setup Procedures
5.0
I
NSTALLATION AND
Hard drives are precision instruments that must be handled with care to prevent damage. It is
important to understand that drives are typically damaged because of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD),
rough handling, or shock and vibration. Refer to the latest version of the WD Drive Handling Guide
(2579-001027) for detailed instructions on all phases of drive handling.
Refer to
support.wdc.com/warranty
Important: If your system does not support hot plugging (see "Hot Plug Support" on
page 21), it must be turned off and unplugged before installing your hard drive.
5.1
Unpacking
5.1.1
WD products are designed to withstand normal handling during unpacking and installation.
Take care to avoid excessive mechanical shock or electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can
permanently damage the hard drive and void the warranty. Hard drives are typically damaged
because of ESD, rough handling, or shock and vibration.
To avoid ESD problems, wear a properly grounded wrist strap when 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.
When the WD drive is not in its shipping container or installed in its proper host enclosure, it
must remain in the antistatic bag. To prevent damage, do not unpack your WD drive until you
are ready to install it.
5.1.2
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
Remove the WD drive from the shipping container only for inspection or installation. Carefully
open the box. When removing the WD drive from the box, follow these precautions:
Grasp the drive by the sides only; avoid touching the circuit board components.
Gently place the drive on its antistatic bag on a clean, level, grounded work area.
Do not stack drives or stand the WD drive on its edge.
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
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.
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.
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ROCEDURES
for detailed instructions on all phases of repackaging the drive.
Handling Precautions
Inspection of Shipping Container
Removal From Shipping Container
Removal From Static Shielding Bag
RELEASED 10/21/10 (WD CONFIDENTIAL)
XL500S
2679-701211-A06
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