Hardware Guide 5–1
5
Drives
The computer contains a hard drive compartment that supports
only the hard drive and allows you to store and access data.
Caring for Drives
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled
with care.
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and drive and loss
of information, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity
before handling a drive. Refer to the Maintenance, Travel and
Shipping guide on this CD for more cautions on handling drives.
Refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on this CD for
more information on preventing electrostatic discharge damage.
Removing a Hard Drive
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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and hard drive and
loss of information, shut down the computer before removing the
hard drive from the hard drive compartment. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in Suspend (Standby), or in
Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is in
Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down. If the
computer is running a retail version of a Windows operating
system, shut down the computer before removing any drive.
1. Save your work.
2. Shut down the computer and close the display.
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