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Using the Hard Disk Drive
Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C. It is placed on a
pull-out hard disk compartment that allows you to easily change it
according to your needs.
A hard disk drive is a storage device with non-removable, rotating,
magnetic storage platters inside it. It is where your operating system and
application software programs are stored.
Your hard disk drive is a 2.5-inch IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard
disk drive. This type of drive embodies the latest in fast, reliable mass
storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation
directly onto the drive itself. This allows the drive manufacturer to
carefully optimize drive performance.
CAUTION:
Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or
other storage media.
Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered on.
Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage the computer and the hard disk
drive's sensitive circuitry.
Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-use indicator is on.
Changing the Hard Disk Drive
To change the hard disk drive:
1. Make sure that the computer's power is off and is not connected to
AC power.
2. Place the computer upside down. Remove the screw ( ) securing the
hard disk drive compartment cover and slide it off ( ).
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