Hitachi 18lzx Installation Instruction

Items needed for installation:  

___  TheUltrastar drive, four mounting screws, jumpers, and installation instructions.  Save the 

packaging including the ESD bag. 

___  A small flat-blade screwdriver 

___  Your computer or storage enclosure documentation

___  A bootable DOS or Windows diskette.  See the section in the appendix entitled Making a 

bootable diskette.

___  Mounting brackets, if required for your computer

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Back up the data on the drive currently in your system to data loss during installation.  

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Turn the system off.

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Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

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Remove the cover from your computer.  

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Discharge any static electricity from you and your clothing.  With one hand touch an unpainted
metal surface on your computer chassis, then touch the ESD bag with the other hand.  Remain in
contact with the chassis and the bag for at least two seconds.

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Remove the drive from its package.  Place it carefully on a static free surface.  

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Record the following information:   

Serial # ____________________

Place of Purchase_________________

Drive P/N __________________

Date of Purchase__________________

Drive Model ________________

   

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