Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all external access doors closed and latched.
Also avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or moisture when the doors are open.
Periodically backup or archive important files and data.
External PC Card Hard Drives
Each PC Card hard drive manufacturer provides specific guidelines for the care and handling of the product. In
addition, follow these recommendations:
When the PC Card hard drive is not inserted in a PC Card socket, store the hard drive in a protective
carrying case. This will help protect it from inadvertent shocks.
Always use care when handling the hard drive. Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush it.
Avoid exposing the PC Card hard drive to extreme moisture, heat, or sunlight.
Keep all debris out of the connector to ensure good electrical connections.
There are no user repairable parts in the PC Card hard drive. Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the
hard drive. The warranty will be voided if drive seals are broken or screws have been removed.
Periodically backup or archive important files and data.
If you encounter or suspect hard drive problems, you can run SCANDISK, which provides a description of file
usage and syntax on selected drives. SCANDISK will identify any failures on the hard drive and prompt you for
corrective action based on selected options. If problems are found, it may be necessary to run SCANDISK
several times to determine the extent and severity of the problem. SCANDISK may discover multiple bad
clusters. Up to ten bad clusters can be allowed before returning the computer for service. After you have run
SCANDISK and the problem persists or becomes more severe, or if SCANDISK finds more than ten bad
clusters, return the unit for service.
To run SCANDISK in WIN2K and WINXP right click on the drive letter, go to properties, and select the tools
tab, Error-checking and click check now. In other Windows operating systems you can run SCANDISK by
going to Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools. Then select SCANDISK.
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