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. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 69.
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
System Board Drive Connections
Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.
Figure 2-46 System Board Drive Connections
Table 2-8 System Board Drive Connections
No. | System Board Connector | System Board Label | Color | Device |
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1 | eSATA | ESATA | black | eSATA Adapter or Optical Drive |
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2 | SATA0 | SATA0 | dark blue | Primary Hard Drive |
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3 | SATA1 | SATA1 | light blue | Secondary Hard Drive or Optical Drive |
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| if an eSATA Adapter is present |
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