Seagate ST3300831ACE 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 which should be taken regarding the breather filter hole in Seagate hard disc drives. Proper precautions should be taken to ensure full functionality and 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 Series Page DB35 Series Page Revision status summary sheet DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Contents DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B List of Figures Viii DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Introduction DB35 SeriesDB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Drive specifications Drive specificationsSpecification summary table Altitude, nonoperating To 12,192 m Below mean sea level, max Recording and interface technology LBA modeFormatted capacity Start/stop times Physical characteristicsSeek time Typical seek timesPower specifications Voltage tolerance Typical current profileConducted noise Environmental specifications Humidity Relative humidity Temperature gradientWet bulb temperature AltitudeNonoperating vibration AcousticsElectromagnetic immunity Operating acousticsAgency certification Safety certificationReliability Electromagnetic compatibility FCC verification Environmental protection Australian C-Tick N176 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHSDB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static discharge precautionsBreather filter hole precautions Breather filter hole locationDrive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave Jumper settingsMaster/slave configuration Cable-select optionDrive mounting Ultra ATA/100 cableMounting dimensions-top, side and end view DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B ATA interface signals and connector pins ATA interfaceSupported ATA commands Command name Command code in hexF6H Identify Device command Word Description ValueXxxxH Description if bit is set to Bit Word Set Features command 4 S.M.A.R.T. commandsCode in features Register A.R.T. command Presales Support Seagate Technology support servicesInternet MySeagate Reseller.seagate.com Technical SupportWarranty Service Authorized Service CentersAmericas SEAGATE2 +1-405-324-47002 +1-405-324-3339 Call Center Toll-free Direct dialAmericas +1-405-324-47301 +1-405-324-4704 Call Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX / E-mailToll-Free Support Numbers FAX Services-All Europe toll callCall Center Presales and Technical Support Warranty Service Asia/Pacific Support Services DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Index NumericsPage Page DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Page Seagate Technology LLC