Seagate ST19171FC Computer Hardware User Manual


 
2 Barracuda 9FC Installation Guide, Rev. A
any grounded metal assembly. As a general rule, remember
that you and the drive electronics must all be grounded to
avoid potentially damaging static discharges.
Do not remove any circuit boards from the drive.
Never use an ohmmeter on any circuit boards.
When installing the drive on a carrier or tray, discharge the
static electricity from the carrier or tray prior to inserting it into
the system.
Important safety information and precautions
Caution. Use forced-air ventilation when bench-testing the
drive to ensure proper cooling of drive components.
Use proper safety and repair techniques for safe, reliable opera-
tion of this unit. Service should be done only by qualified per-
sons.
This manual and labels on the unit may contain warnings and
cautions that must be carefully read and followed to minimize or
eliminate the risk of personal injury. The warnings point out con-
ditions or practices that may endanger you or others. The cau-
tions point out conditions or practices that may damage the unit,
possibly making it unsafe for use.
These warnings and cautions are not exhaustive. We cannot
possibly know, evaluate, and advise you of all the ways in which
maintenance might be performed or the possible risk of each
technique. Consequently, we have not completed any such
broad evaluation. If you use a non-approved procedure or tool,
first ensure that the method you choose will not risk either your
safety or unit performance.