Configuring And Mounting The Drive; Handling And Static-Discharge Precautions - Seagate ST3780A Product Manual

Medalist Family AT Product Manual, Rev. A

2.0 Configuring and mounting the drive

This section contains the specifications and instructions for configuring
and mounting the drive.

2.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions

After you unpack the drive, and before you install it in a 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, carpet, plastic, and styrofoam; these
items cause static discharge.
• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them
with additional labels. Removal voids 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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