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EPLACING
PARTS
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Hard disk drive
The factory-installed hard disk drive is formatted and loaded with system software, network
drivers, and printer fonts. The hard disk drive is also used to store spooled print jobs.
Available space on the hard disk drive is displayed in Command WorkStation.
If you replace the hard disk drive with a new one, you must install system software as
described on
. (Spare hard disk drives are not shipped with preinstalled system
software.)
Do not replace the hard disk drive and the motherboard at the same time. Doing so in the
wrong order, without updating the system (see
), will cause the system to malfunction.
It is unlikely that both the hard disk drive and the motherboard are defective. Avoid replacing
both to solve one problem. If troubleshooting strategies (such as checking cables and
connections; see
) do not solve the problem, and you suspect either the hard disk drive
or the motherboard is at fault, use the following order to troubleshoot: replace the hard disk
drive, install system software, and then check to see if the problem persists. If it does, perform
other procedures, such as replacing the motherboard (see
).
Proper handling
Improper handling can damage a hard disk drive. Handle the hard disk drive with extreme
care.
• Use proper ESD practices when grounding yourself and the imagePRESS Server.
• Keep magnets and magnetic-sensitive objects away from the hard disk drive.
• Do not remove the screws on top of the hard disk drive. Loosening these screws voids
the warranty.
• Never drop, jar, bump, or put excessive pressure on the hard disk drive.
• Handle the hard disk drive by its sides and avoid touching the printed circuit board.
• Allow the hard disk drive to reach room temperature before installation.
Hard disk drive problems may be caused by the following:
• Loose or faulty connections
• Faulty data or power cable
• Faulty hard disk drive
Make sure that you attach an ESD grounding wrist strap and follow standard ESD
precautions before handling imagePRESS Server components.
The hard disk drive is mounted inside a bracket (see
).
If you are replacing the hard disk drive with a new one, you will need:
• The appropriate system software and documentation for the imagePRESS Server that you
are servicing.
