Removable Drive Damage Prevention - Compaq Armada 100 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Cables and Connectors
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only
the tension required to unseat or seat the cables during removal and
insertion. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all
cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing cables. Ensure that cables are
routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts
being removed or replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; they
tear easily.

4.3 Removable Drive Damage Prevention

Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with
care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a removable drive,
or loss of information, observe these precautions:
Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer.
If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, then shut it down.
Before removing a diskette drive or CD-ROM drive, ensure that a
diskette or disc is not in the drive. Ensure that the CD-ROM tray is
closed.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of shock-proof
foam.
Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
After removing a hard drive, place it into a static-proof bag.
After removing a CD-ROM drive or a diskette drive, place it into a
static-proof bag.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
4-2
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
CAUTION:
When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are
placed in their proper location during the reassembly process.
Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

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