Quantum Quantum Atlas 10K II 9.2/18.4/36.7/73.4 GB, Product Manual

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Installation
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2 Quantum Atlas 10K II Ultra 160/m SCSI Hard Disk Drives
• Never force the drive or the mounting brackets into the drive bay.
• Do not expose the drive to moisture.
• Do not damage any seals on the drive; doing so may void the warranty.
3.1.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
Various electrical components within the disk drive are sensitive to static electricity
and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too
slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component's operation.
To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the drive, we strongly
recommend using both a properly installed workstation anti-static mat and a
properly installed ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed, these devices reduce the
buildup of static electricity which might harm the drive.
Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:
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Use a properly installed anti-static pad on your work surface.
• Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD
protection when handling the drive and observe proper ESD grounding
techniques.
• Hold the drive only by its sides. Do not touch any components on the PCBA.
• Leave the drive in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it in the
system.
• Place the drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface pad when it is
out of its protective anti-static bag.
• Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static pad. The
outside of the bag may not have the same anti-static properties as the inside. It
could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems.
• Do not use any test equipment to check components on the electronics module.
There are no user-serviceable components on the drive.