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Hard Drive Care and Handling
All hard drives contain media for data storage in the form of a rotating disk, read/write head(s), a
motor, and electronics for interfacing and control. Each hard drive type can be susceptible to damage
from severe shock and other stressful environmental impacts. The degree of susceptibility to damage is
directly related to the individual hard drive and mounting system employed.
When reading or writing to the
hard disk
, the head is “flying” on a thin layer of air, micro-inches above
the disk. A shock can cause the read/write head to contact the spinning disk, resulting in immediate loss
of stored data and possible physical damage to the disk. It could also create loose debris in the drive
enclosure that may cause progressive damage over time.
To reduce exposure to high operating shocks, the GoBook Pro uses power modes for the hard drive
that prevent the read/write heads from being positioned over the disk when it is not being used: idle
mode and standby mode.
You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive and increase the reliability of the hard drive and
data integrity by following the recommendations below.
Internal Hard Drives
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Do not intentionally drop the computer. The unit is designed to withstand the day to day rigors of
the mobile environment and provide years of reliable service. The useful life of the product can be
enhanced by not intentionally abusing it.
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Whenever possible suspend the unit by pressing FN+Q before moving it from one location to
They could damage the screen.
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To clean the touch screen panel, apply a household glass
cleaner to a soft, clean, dry cloth and wipe the screen.
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8. Maintenance and Storage Topics
