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Chapter 6
Moving the Hard Disk
This chapter describes the procedure you use when you plan to move
your computer. Even if you are moving the computer only a short distance,
use option 5, Prepare hard disk for moving, to prevent damage to the hard
disk.
For each hard disk installed in the system, this program ensures that the
read/write heads are moved away from the disk surfaces and locked securely
in position. If the heads are not secured and the computer is subjected to
shock or vibration, the heads may bump the disk surfaces and the drive may
be damaged. At the very least you may lose a considerable amount of data.
To secure the heads, select option 5 from the OPERATION MENU.
You see a screen of information reminding you that the heads will not be
unlocked until the computer is reset or switched off and on again. The screen
is displayed, the heads are moved, and the keyboard is disabled. You can
now turn the computer off and move it to the new location.
You can also secure the heads on your hard disk by executing the
MS-DOS HDSIT command.
Note: If you are using a non-Epson hard disk that does not have a pre-
defined cylinder for securing the heads, you may need to specify the
cylinder number when giving the HDSIT command. To do this, you
must enter the following command at the MS-DOS system prompt:
HDSIT /C xxx
The /C selects the cylinder switch and xxx is the number of the
cylinder where the heads are to be secured. See your hard disk
manual for more information.
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