Breather filter hole precautions | Seagate ST360019A instruction

3.2Breather filter hole precautions

This section contains information regarding the precautions which should be taken regarding the breather filter hole in Seagate hard disc drives. Proper precautions should be taken to ensure full functionality and prevent possible damage to the drive.

Breather Hole

Do not cover

or seal.

Figure 1. Breather filter hole location

Caution: Do not cover, seal, or insert any object into this hole.

This hole has two purposes:

•To allow condensation inside the hard disc to escape

•To allow air pressure inside the hard disc to equalize with ambient pressure

Note. If this hole is covered, sealed, or penetrated by any object, the drive reliability may be compromised and could lead to permanent damage—doing so voids the warranty.

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Seagate ST360019A manual Breather filter hole precautions, Breather filter hole location

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Series Page Series Page Revision status summary sheet Page Contents Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D List of Figures Viii Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D Introduction Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D Drive specifications Specification summary table Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D Formatted capacity Default logical geometryLBA mode Physical organization Seek time Physical characteristicsPower specifications Start/stop times Seek mode Power consumptionSpinup power Read/write power and current Typical current profile Typical 5V startup and operation current profile Idle mode Power-management modesActive mode Sleep mode Environmental specifications Acoustics Fluid Dynamic Bearing FDB motor acoustics Electromagnetic immunityReliability Agency certification Page Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static discharge precautions Breather filter hole precautions Breather filter hole location Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave Jumper settingsMaster/slave configuration Cable-select option Drive mounting Ultra ATA/100 cable Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D ATA interface signals and connector pins ATA interface O pins and supported ATA signals Supported ATA commands Command name Command code in hex ATA-standard commands Command name Command code in hex Identify Device command Word Description Value Xx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Word Set Features command 0CH 4 S.M.A.R.T. commands Code in features A.R.T. command Register Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D MySeagate Seagate Technology support servicesInternet Reseller Marketplace Seagate Online Store Warranty ServiceAuthorized Service Centers Presales Support USA/Canada/Latin America Support Services European Support Services FAX Services-All European Countries Asia/Pacific Support Services Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D Index NumericsPage Page Series 9 Product Manual, Rev. D Page Seagate Technology LLC