Seagate ST3400833SCE manual Breather filter hole precautions, Breather filter hole location

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3.2Breather filter hole precautions

This section contains information regarding the precautions to take with the breather filter hole in Seagate hard disc drives. Take the proper precautions to ensure full functionality and to prevent possible damage to the drive.

Breather hole

Do not cover or seal this hole.

Figure 3. Breather filter hole location

Caution: Do not cover, seal, or insert any object into this hole.

This hole has two purposes:

•To allow condensation inside the hard disc to escape

•To allow air pressure inside the hard disc to equalize with ambient pressure

Note. If this hole is covered, sealed, or penetrated by any object, drive reliability may be compromised and could lead to permanent damage--doing so voids the warranty.

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Contents DB35.2 Serial ATA Page Contents DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C List of Figures Page Introduction About the Serial ATA interface Drive specifications Specification summariesDrive specifications for 500 and 400 Gbyte models Drive specification ST3500841SCE ST3400833SCEBe asked to provide the drive serial number, model number or Drive specifications for 300, 250 and 200 Gbyte models Drive specification ST3300822SCE ST3250824SCE ST3200827SCEDrive specifications for 300, 250 and 200 Gbyte models Drive specifications for 160, 120, and 80 Gbyte models Drive specification ST3160212SCE ST3120213SCE ST3802110SCEDrive specifications for 160, 120, and 80 Gbyte models Formatted capacity Default logical geometryLBA mode Recording and interface technologyDB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Seek time Physical characteristicsDrive specification Typical seek times msec Read WritePower specifications Start/stop timesDC power requirements Typical current profilesIdle mode Power-management modesActive mode Sleep modeEnvironmental specifications Vibration AcousticsNonoperating shock Operating vibrationRadio frequency environments Electromagnetic immunityReliability Performance Reference Test Description Level StandardElectromagnetic compatibility Safety certificationAgency certification Korean RRLFCC verification Environmental protectionAustralian C-Tick N176 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHSCorrosive environment DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static-discharge precautionsBreather filter hole precautions Breather filter hole locationConfiguring the drive Serial ATA cables and connectorsMounting dimensions-top, side and end view Drive mountingSerial ATA Sata interface Hot-Plug compatibilitySignal Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitionsSerial ATA connector pin definitions Pin Function DefinitionSupported ATA commands Supported ATA commandsCommand name Command code in hex F4H Identify Device command Word Description ValueXx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Word Bit WordSet Features command Set Features command values3 S.M.A.R.T. commands A.R.T. commandsCode in features register A.R.T. command DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Internet Presales SupportTechnical Support Warranty Service Data Recovery Services Authorized Service CentersData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Index Pcba Sata Page Page Seagate Technology LLC