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Installation Instructions: SCSI Disk Drives
8.0SCSI DRIVE INSTALLATION (AM-1400/1600 COMPUTERS)
This section details how to install a replacement 3-1/2" SCSI drive into your AM-1400
or AM-1600 computer. AM-1400 and AM-1600 computers do not require a 5-1/4"
mounting bracket.
SCSI disk drives used in AM-1400/1600 computers must be installed with the drive’s
signal ground isolated from the computer’s chassis ground. Before installing your new
disk drive, see Section 10 (in this document) dealing with drive isolation.
8.1Getting Started
The first step in the installation process is to remove the computer top cover. The top
cover is held in place with four phillips-head screws, two on each side. After you have
removed the screws, lift off the top cover and place it in a safe spot.
The next step is to remove the drive mounting bracket from the chassis. This bracket is
held in place with four phillips-head screws. The screw locations are shown in Figure 2,
called out as A, B, C, and D.
A
B
C
D
DRIVE MOUNTING BRACKET
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Figure 2
Once you have taken out the screws, remove the drive mounting bracket from the
computer chassis. This will expose the mounting brackets that support the SCSI 3-1/2"
disk drive. The drive is held in place with four screws, two on each side.
Maxtor disk drive product kits include special drive mounting brackets that must be used
for AM-1400/AM-1600 installations. The contents of these kits vary depending on the
drive model. Read the appendix information for the drive you are installing for
information on special brackets and mounting instructions.
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