Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Manual page 74

Removable drives such as the hard drive, CD-ROM or DVD-
ROM drive, and LS-120 drive are fragile computer components
that must be handled with care.
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Back up the information on a hard drive before removing it.
Failure to back up the hard drive can result in loss of
information if the drive is handled improperly.
If there is a diskette, compact disc, or digital video disc in a
drive, remove it prior to removing the media from the
computer.
Do not remove a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with the tray
extended. Before removing the drive, push the drive tray into
the drive.
Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before
handling a removable drive. Electrostatic discharge can
damage electronic components. When handling a removable
drive, always grasp the outer case and avoid touching the
connectors.
Do not use force when inserting a drive into a bay. Excessive
force may damage the connectors.
Carefully handle the removable drive. DO NOT DROP IT.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to products with magnetic fields
such as video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and
speakers.
Do not spray the drive with cleaners or expose it to liquids.
Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes.