Compaq PC X1000 User Manual

Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled 
with care. To prevent damage to the notebook, damage to a 
removable drive, or loss of information, observe the following 
precautions:

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Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the 
notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in 
Hibernation, turn the notebook on, then shut it down.

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Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, ensure that 
a diskette or disc is not in the drive. Ensure that the optical 
drive tray is closed.

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

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Handle drives on surfaces that have at least one inch of 
shock-proof foam.

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Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.

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After removing a hard drive, CD-ROM drive, or a diskette 
drive, place it in a static-proof bag.

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

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Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.

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

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