Medalist 1270 Installation Guide, July 1995 | 3 |
Before you begin...
Note. Throughout this manual the Medalist 1270 is referred to by its model number, ST31270A.
Drive handling. Your drive is vulnerable to damage from rough handling and static discharge. Do not drop your drive. Do not remove the seals and labels on the drive. The drive warranty is voided if the seals and labels are removed.
Static discharge. Your drive contains components that can be damaged by static discharge. Static damage can be cumulative and may not manifest immediately. Observe the following pre- cautions:
∙Ground yourself before handling the drive. Wear a ground strap that is properly connected to earth ground, or touch the metal of a power supply that is plugged into a wall outlet while handling the drive.
∙Keep the drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it. Do not attach any cables to the drive while it is in its bag.
∙Handle the drive gently and only by its edges or frame. Place it on an antistatic surface until you are ready to install it.
∙Do not touch the drive’s connector pins or printed circuit board.
Inspection. Use the handling precautions listed above when you inspect the drive. If it appears to be damaged, call your distributor or dealer immediately.
Warranty. The drive comes with a
Note. With regards to the
Maintenance and repair. Seagate drives do not require mainte- nance. The head/disc assembly is sealed; a broken seal voids the warranty. Seagate customer service centers are the only
