TOSHIBA STORAGE DEVICE DIVISION

2.5-Inch Mobile HDD SATA INSTALLATION NOTES –

9.5mm and 12.5mm case height designs

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Toshiba's 2.5-inch mobile internal hard disk drive 9.5mm and 12.0mm case height design comprise a series of fast, high capacity1 storage solutions, which feature Serial ATA interface standards.

Caution: Your hard disk drive (HDD) is a precision device and even a small drop onto any surface can cause damage. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can also damage the drive and other electronic equipment. You should ground yourself prior to handling the drive.

UNPACKING PROCEDURE

Visually inspect the shipping container prior to unpacking for any signs of damage to the container or its contents (the carrier is responsible for any damage incurred during shipment). Prior to opening the anti-static bag, it is recommended that the user ground himself with a ground strap or by touching the PC chassis or other metal object. Remove the drive from the anti-static bag and check it for damage. Place the drive on the anti-static bag while configuring the unit to avoid any electrostatic discharge. Save the shipping container and packing material for possible use later.

DRIVE CONFIGURATION

The Serial ATA (SATA) interface drives provide easy installation and configuration. It is not normally necessary to set any jumpers or other configuration options. There is no master/slave relationship with Serial ATA devices like there is with parallel ATA.

BACKING UP DATA FILES

Before performing any hardware installation, back up your existing data. To avoid data loss, regularly back up the data files on the hard disk drive.

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