11 Hard Disk
A hard disk is
■Notes on handling the hard disk
To prevent faults, note the following when handling the hard disk.
●Data is read from the hard disk or written to it while the internal disk that stores data is rotating at high speeds. Since it is a very delicate device, do not carry the PC with the power on or do not apply shock or vibration to the PC.
●Do not use or store the hard disk in an area where temperature changes sharply in an extremely wide range.
●Do not place the hard disk in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater.
●Do not use or store the hard disk in an area subjected to shock or vibration.
●Do not use or store the hard disk in a humid or dusty area.
●Do not use or store the hard disk near a magnet or device that generates a strong magnetic field.
●Do not disassemble or break down the hard disk.
●Keep it free from condensation or moisture.
Point
Improper handling may damage the data stored on the disk. Always make backup copies of important data.
Even hard disks of the same type have different capacities. It is recommended to back up data not in units of hard disks but in units of files or sectors.
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