NOTE: If you are replacing the primary hard drive, you must remove the four silver and blue 6-32 isolation mounting screws from the old hard drive and install them in the new hard drive.

Figure 7-16Extra Mounting Screw Locations

Table 7-3Extra Mounting Screws

No.

Mounting Screw

Device

 

 

 

1

Black M3 Metric Screws

All Drives (except hard drives)

 

 

 

2

Silver 6-32 Standard Screws

Secondary Hard Drive (in systems supporting two hard drives)

There are a total of five extra silver 6-32 standard screws. Four are used as mounting screws for a secondary hard drive (not supported). The fifth is used for bezel security (see Front Bezel Security on page 99 for more information).

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

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