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Swappable Drives
[Sidebar: Exclamation icon: If your WinBook XP5 Pro did not come with a CD-ROM drive, you will
need to make Windows 95 disks prior (using the CAB disk utility) to replacing your hard drive. You
will need 30+ floppy disks. If you are unfamiliar with the CAB utility, you can contact Technical
Support for information on how to make these disks.]
Hardware and software changes quickly. In order to make it easy for you to expand the capacity of
your Winbook XP5 Pro, the hard drive in your Winbook XP5 Pro is made to be easily swapped out.
This allows you to upgrade your system easily. You should be sure to back up your hard drive before
attempt to change the hard drive. [XP5 Pro 5.4]
[Sidebar: Bomb icon: Be sure that your hard drive is completely backed up before installing a new
drive.]
[Sidebar: Eyeball icon: The swappable hard drive feature can also allow you to move your hard drive
to and from another computer that supports the swappable drive. Or, if the system is to be used by
several users, it can allow you to have separate hard drives for each user. This can help the users to
maintain security and configuration options.]
To upgrade your hard drive:
1. Back up the installed drive completely. Be sure that you have the bootable floppy disk that came
with your WinBook XP5 Pro if your new drive does not come with an operating system (e.g.
Windows 95) already loaded.
2. Power down the system completely. You should unplug the drive or shut down your power
strip before removing the drive. Disconnect any attached peripherals.
3. Turn the Winbook XP5 Pro over. Locate the three screws that hold the hard disk in place and
unfasten them.
4. Gently slide the installed hard drive from its bay.
5. Remove the new hard drive from its anti-static bag. You can use the same anti-static bag to
store your old hard drive.
6. The hard drive is secured to rails that have been customed-designed for your WinBook XP5
Pro. You will need to remove the old drive from these rails. Remove the screws which hold the
hard drive in [XP5 Pro 5.5] rail unit. Gently lift the old drive up and out of the rail unit. Gently
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