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ST5660A Installation Guide, Rev. B

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Application. This Seagate
compatible personal computers. It uses the ATA interface.
Warning. Turn off your computer before you open the case,
touch any internal components or install the drive.
Static discharge. Observe these precautions to avoid static
electricity, which can damage a drive or a computer. Static
electricity can be created by wool or synthetic clothing, carpets
and plastics of any kind, including most bags.
• Keep the drive in its static-shielded bag until you are ready to
install it. Do not attach any cables to the drive while it is in its
static-shielded bag.
• Before you handle the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or
ground yourself frequently by touching the metal chassis of a
computer plugged into a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded
wrist strap throughout the installation procedure.
• Handle the drive gently and only by its edges or frame. Until
you are ready to install it, place it only on an antistatic surface.
• Do not touch the drive's connector pins or its printed circuit
board.
Drive handling. The drive is extremely fragile—handle it with
care. Do not attach labels to any part of the drive.
Inspection. After you are familiar with the handling precautions
listed above, inspect the drive. If it appears to be damaged, call
your distributor or dealer immediately.
Warranty. See your authorized Seagate distributor or dealer.
drive is designed for IBM AT and
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