Product manual
Barracuda 7200.7 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C 25
3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive
This section contains the specifications and instructions for configuring and
mounting the drive.
3.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions
After unpacking, and before installation, the drive may be exposed to poten-
tial handling and electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe the follow-
ing standard handling and static-discharge precautions:
Caution:
• The SeaShell™ replaces electrostatic discharge (ESD) bags. The SeaShell
package is a shock-ribbed, transparent clamshell enclosure that limits a
drive’s exposure to ESD and also protects against external shocks and
stresses. The design permits attaching cables, software loading and label/
barcode scanning without removing the drive from the SeaShell. This
minimizes handling damage. Keep the drive in the SeaShell package until
you are ready for installation.
• Before handling the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or ground yourself
frequently by touching the metal chassis of a computer that is plugged into
a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded wrist strap throughout the entire
installation procedure.
• Handle the drive by its edges or frame only.
• The drive is extremely fragile—handle it with care. Do not press down on the
drive top cover.
• Always rest the drive on a padded, antistatic surface until you mount it in the
computer.
• Do not touch the connector pins or the printed circuit board.
• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them with
additional labels. Removal voids the warranty. Some factory-installed labels
contain information needed to service the drive. Other labels are used to
seal out dirt and contamination.