drive, you must remove the four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws from the
old hard drive and install them in the new hard drive.
Figure 3-17
No.
Guide Screw
1
Black M3 Metric Screws
2
Silver and Blue 6-32 Isolation Mounting Screws
CAUTION:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
Electrostatic Discharge on page
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care."
ENWW
Extra Guide Screw Locations
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
168.
Device
All Drives (except hard drives)
Secondary Hard Drive
Installing and Removing Drives
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