Arranging for depot repair

Before returning any units to Seagate, it is necessary to obtain a returned material authorization (RMA) number. To get the number, you will need to know the part number and serial number of the unit. These numbers appear on a label located on the front surface of the HDA. Then contact:

Seagate Technology, Inc.

Customer Services

7801 Computer Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55435

Phone: 1-800-382-6060(outside Minnesota)

Phone: (612) 844-8080 (inside Minnesota)

Fax: (612) 844-7017

Removing and replacing a drive

Caution. When servicing the drive, observe all precautions listed under “Elec- trostatic discharge protection” in the preface. Failure to observe these precautions can result in serious damage to electronic assemblies.

Warning. Be sure that the drive has completed spinning down before removing it from its mounting. You may be physically harmed by the gyroscopic motion produced by discs that have not completed spinning down.

To remove a drive for maintenance, perform the following steps:

1.Remove power from the drive by setting the On/Standby switch on the power supply to the Standby position.

2.Disconnect the AC power cable from site power.

3.Disconnect the I/O cable and spindle sync cables (if used) from the drive.

4.Disconnect the DC power cable from the DC power connector on the drive.

5.Remove the mounting screws that secure the drive chassis to the cabinet.

6.Carefully lift the drive from its mounting, and move it to the desired location.

To install a replacement drive, follow the procedures in section 2.