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Hardware Upgrades
Replacing a Drive
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating
system properly, then turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard
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
Appendix F, “Electrostatic Discharge.”
■ 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.
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Only parallel advanced technology attachment (PATA) hard drives
can be installed on this computer.
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Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing
it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive.
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