How To Replace Hard Disk Drives - Panasonic WJ-ND300A Installation Manual

How to Replace Hard Disk Drives

Replacement of hard disk drives is available regardless of
whether the power of the unit is on or off.
The procedure of replacement depends on whether the
power of the unit is on or off.
Refer to the operating instructions for the optional extension
unit when replacing the hard disk in the extension unit.
When replacing the hard disk drive with the
unit power off
Turn off the power of the unit and detach the power plug
from the outlet.
1. Open the connectors cover on the front panel and
remove the fixing screw.
Detach the front panel by sliding it after removing the
screw.
Important:
• Do not detach the cable connecting the unit and the
front panel while the HDD status indicators are still lit or
until 30 seconds have passed since the HDD status
indicators went off.
• Protect the hard disk drives from static electricity.
• Do not stack them, or keep them upright.
• Do not use an electric screwdriver to secure them.
(Tightening torque: 0.49 N·m {5 kgf·cm})
• Avoid rapid changes in the temperature and humidity to
prevent condensation. (Acceptable change: within
15 °C/h {59 °F/h})
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2. Remove the connector from the front panel.
Front panel Front panel
connector connector
Important:
• Do not pull the cable.
• Hold the connector and pull it straight up.
3. Remove two cables connecting to the hard disk drive.
4. Remove both of the hard disk drive units.