Northern Micro Spirit X299-AS, User Manual

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Unpacking and Handling
Hard drives are precision instruments and should be handled with care during unpacking and
installation; they can be damaged by rough handling, shock and vibration, or electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Be aware of the following precautions when handling your hard drive .
Do not unpack your hard drive until you are ready to install it.
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Your hard drive is packaged in a static shielding bag. Use this bag to place your hard
drive on after unpacking.
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Save the packing materials in case you need to return your hard drive.
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Articles of clothing generate static electricity. Do not allow clothing to come in direct
contact with the hard drive or circuit board components.
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Handle the hard drive by the sides only. Avoid touching the circuit board components.
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Do not drop or knock the hard drive.
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Do not stack hard drives or stand your hard drive on its edge.
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Your default drive may be a Solid State Drive (SSD). SSD drives
have no moving parts and are more robust than traditional Hard Disk
Drives. It is still good practice to be gentle with these electronic
components. ESD precautions must be taken.
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