3.6 Precautions on Handling of Drive
3.6 Precautions on Handling of Drive
(1) General precautions
Keep the following points in mind to ensure the performance and reliability of the optical disk drive:
Device damage:
1)Do not expose to the drive any shock or vibration exceeding the specification because it will fatally damage the drive. Be particularly careful of this point when unpacking the drive.
2)Do not leave the drive in a dirty or contaminated environment.
3)Since the drive contains CMOS components that may be destroyed by static discharge, keep the following points in mind after unpacking:
•Use an antistatic mat and wear a wrist strap when handling the drive.
•Hold the mounting frame when handling the drive. Do not touch the printed wiring board unit except when required to make the settings.
4)When handling the drive, hold both sides of the mounting frame. When touching any part of the drive other than both sides of the mounting frame, avoid applying force on the location.
5)When handling the drive or making settings, do not press hard on the tip of the header pin of the printed circuit board unit.
(2)Unpacking the drive
a)Find a level work space. Place the carton properly on the floor by making sure that the UP label on the carton is pointing upward. Handle the drive on a soft surface such as a rubber mat, not on a hard surface such as a desk.
b)When removing the cushions, be careful not to apply excessive force to the drive inside.
c)When removing the drive from the antistatic bag, be extra careful not to apply excessive force to the printed circuit board unit surface and interface connectors.
d)When moving the drive to any location 10 degrees hotter or colder than the temperature at the current location, leave the drive in the new location for at least two hours before unpacking it.
