Configuring And Mounting The Drive; Handling And Static-Discharge Precautions - Seagate ST5660A Product Manual

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ST5660A Product Manual, Rev. A

2.0 Configuring and mounting the drive

This section contains the specifications and instructions for configuring

and mounting the drive.

After you unpack the drive, and before you install it in a computer or other

system, be careful not to damage it through mishandling. Observe the

following standard handling and static-discharge precautions:

Caution:

• Keep the drive in its static-shielded bag until you are ready to complete

the installation. Do not attach any cables to the drive while it is in its

static-shielded bag.

• Before handling the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or ground

yourself frequently by touching the metal chassis of a computer that

is plugged into a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded wrist strap

throughout the entire installation procedure.

• Handle the drive by its edges or frame only.

• The drive is extremely fragile—handle it with care. Do not press down

on the drive top cover.

• Always rest the drive on a padded, antistatic surface until you mount

it in the computer.

• Do not touch the connector pins or the printed circuit board.

• Avoid wool or synthetic clothing, carpeting, plastics, and Styrofoam;

these items cause static discharge.

• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them

with additional labels. If you do, you void the warranty. Some factory-

installed labels contain information needed to service the drive. Others

are used to seal out dirt and contamination.

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