ST1.3 Series Installation Guide
ST612712DEG, ST612712DE, ST610712DEG, ST610712DE,
ST680712DEG, ST680712DE, ST660712DEG and ST660712DE
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Disc Drives
Publication Number: 100409346, Rev. B, September 2006
The easiest way to install your ST1.3 Series drive
Many of today’s consumer products, like cameras, notebook computers,
MP3 players, printers and more have been designed to make it possible for
the end user to use hard disc drives. Your Seagate
®
ST1.3 Series drive is
designed for such use. Refer to your product’s user manual for the location
of the media compartment and the specific instructions regarding insertion
and removal of removable media devices like the ST1.3 Series disc drive.
Your product manufacturer’s support Web site will have the most up-to-date
information. Read and follow all instructions regarding the proper steps to
be taken when using your Seagate ST1.3 Series disc drive.
The Seagate ST1.3 Series ZIF interface disc drives, ST612712DEG,
ST612712DE, ST610712DEG, ST610712DE, ST680712DEG,
ST680712DE, ST660712DEG and ST660712DE are designed for
embedded installation or as a fixed storage solution. Follow the installation
instructions provided on this instruction sheet. Your product manufacturer’s
support Web site will have the most up-to-date information on installing and
removing storage devices. Read and follow all instructions regarding the
proper steps to be taken when using your Seagate ST1.3 Series disc drive.
It is important to follow the handling precautions and electrostatic discharge
protection information below when handling any electronic device. It is
always a good idea to back up all your data before installing any new
hardware in your computer.
Handling precautions/electrostatic discharge protection
• ST1.3 Series disc drives are fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive. Handle
the drive only by the edges or by the finger grip area shown in Figure 1.
Keep the device in the packaging until you are ready to install it and
between uses to minimize handling damage.
• It may be necessary to turn off the power to the host product during
installation. Refer to your product’s user manual for details regarding
installation and removal of media devices.
• Do not disassemble the drive. Doing so voids the warranty.
See the warranty information on page 2.
• Do not expose the drive to extreme temperatures or humidity conditions.
• Do not apply pressure, write on, or attach labels to the top or bottom of
the drive.
• Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the breather hole on the top of the
drive. (See Figure 3)
• Keep the drive away from strong magnetic fields to avoid data loss.
Figure 1
ST1.3 Series—Improper handling and Finger grip areas
Figure 2
ST1.3 Series—Breather hole location
Drive characteristics
ST612712DEG
ST610712DEG
ST612712DE
ST610712DE
Formatted capacity
12.0 Gbytes
10.0 Gbytes
Total number of sectors*
23,438,016
19,533,024
Cache size
2 Mbytes
2 Mbytes
ST680712DEG
ST660712DEG
ST680712DE
ST660712DE
Formatted capacity
8.0 Gbytes
6.0 Gbytes
Total number of sectors*
15,625,008
11,719,008
Cache size
2 Mbytes
2 Mbytes
*One sector equals 512 bytes.
Note.
The Seagate ST1.3 Series ZIF interface disc drive is compatible
with the ATA version 7.
Note.
This drive is designed for a product that supplies interface signals
and +3.3V power through the ZIF connector. See Figure 3 for drive
dimensions.
Figure 3
ST1.3 Series, DE/DEG dimensions—end and bottom views
Installing your ST1.3 Series ZIF interface model disc drive
Follow installation instructions for media devices provided in your product’s
user manual to determine if your Seagate ST1.3 Series disc drive is
compatible. See Figure 3 for drive dimensions. Follow all handling
precautions/electrostatic discharge protection suggestions when installing
any drive.
Follow the precaution when installing and removing your ST1.3 Series Flex
interface disc drive:
• Drive electronics are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Caution
should be exercised when handling any electronic device. Wear an
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ground strap when integrating the flex
cable into host systems. Improper handling may cause ESD damage to
the ST1.3 Series disc drive’s electronics.
• Do not bend the cable sharply as this may cause the electrical traces to
be broken. See Figure 4.
• When the drive is powered on, do not physically remove the flex cable
from the host connector. Power down the system first before removing
the drive.
Figure 4
Examples of mounting ZIF interface
motor
ZIF connector
Pin 1
