Installation and Setup Procedures
WD Scorpio MX375M
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RELEASED 11/17/10 (WD CONFIDENTIAL)
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5.2
Mounting Restrictions
Important:
Your system must be turned off and unplugged before installing your hard drive.
5.2.1
Orientation
You can mount the hard drive in the X, Y, or Z axis, depending upon the physical design of your
system. For best results, mount the drive with all four screws grounded to the chassis. If all four screws
are not used, see "Grounding" on page 41.
5.2.2
Screw Size Limitations
The hard drive is mounted to the chassis using four M 3.0 screws. Recommended screw torque is 5-6
lbf-in.
CAUTION: Screws that are too long damage circuit board components. Side mounted screws
should engage 3.0 mm MAX. Bottom mounted screws should engage 2.5 mm MAX.