Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer
As you go through this section, you may wish to refer to your computer’s
manual for a more detailed description of how to install internal drives.
Getting Started
● Prepare the necessary parts and tools that have not been supplied:
– a flat-blade screwdriver
– two mounting rails if your computer has mounting tracks.
● Unplug the computer and disconnect the cables attached to the
back for your own safety. Do not turn on the power of the computer
before completing the entire installation process.
Setting the Jumpers
Set the jumpers on the rear panel of the drive unit in accordance with the
configuration of your computer system.
The jumpers are preset, as illustrated, below at the factory.
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Precautions
■ Installation
● Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
– high humidity
– high temperature
– excessive dust
– mechanical vibration
– direct sunlight.
Use the drive in a horizontal position. Do not use it in a vertical or tilted
position.
■ Operation
● Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to
malfunction during reading or writing.
● Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as
condensation may form on the lens inside the drive as a result. Should
the surrounding temperature suddenly rise while the drive is on, wait at
least one hour before you turn off the power. Operating the drive
immediately after a sudden increase in temperature, may result in a
malfunction during reading or writing.
■ Transportation
● Keep the original packing materials for future transport of the drive.
● Remove the caddy before moving the drive and, if you take the drive
out of the computer, repack the drive as you received it.
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