Maintaining your computer, Improving performance, Handling drives – HP Pavilion g4-2149se Notebook PC User Manual
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Maintaining your computer
Improving performance
As your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory.
Handling drives
Observe these precautions when handling drives:
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Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Suspend state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it
down through the operating system.
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Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of
the drive.
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Do not touch the connector pins on a removable drive or on the computer.
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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a drive bay.
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When the battery is the only source of power, be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged
before writing to media.
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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective
packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”
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Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport
walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices
that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.
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Remove media from a drive before removing the drive from the drive bay, or traveling with,
shipping, or storing a drive.
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Do not type on the keyboard or move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.
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Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Suspend and
allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
Replacing a hard drive
CAUTION:
Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Do not drop a
drive, place items on it, or expose it to liquids, or temperature or humidity extremes. See
for specific precautions when handling drives.
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Before removing or installing a drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off, in the Suspend state, or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down
through the operating system.
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
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