Before you begin...
The drives in this manual are referred to by their model numbers:
ST5540A for the Medalist 540sl, ST5851A for the Medalist 851sl,
ST51080A for the Medalist 1080sl and ST51270A for the Medalist
1270sl.
Application. Your Seagate drive is designed for IBM AT and
compatible personal computers. It uses the ATA interface. It is
intended for use with UL-listed computers or similar products.
Drive handling. Your drive is vulnerable to damage from rough
handling and static discharge. Do not drop your drive. Do not
remove the seals and labels on the drive. The drive warranty is
voided if the seals and labels are removed.
Static discharge. Your drive contains components that can be
damaged by static discharge. Static damage can be cumulative
and may not manifest immediately. Observe these precautions:
•
Ground yourself before handling the drive. Wear a ground
strap that is properly connected to earth ground, or touch the
metal of a power supply that is plugged into a wall outlet while
handling the drive.
•
Keep the drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install
it. Do not attach any cables to the drive while it is in its bag.
•
Handle the drive gently and only by its edges or frame. Place
it on an antistatic surface until you are ready to install it.
•
Do not touch the drive’s connector pins or printed circuit board.
Inspection. Use the handling precautions listed above when you
inspect the drive. If it appears to be damaged, call your distributor
or dealer immediately.
Medalist SL Family Installation Guide, November 1995
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