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Installing a new Solo 1400 hard drive

Installing a new Solo 1400 hard drive

This package includes a new hard drive for your Solo 1400 notebook
computer and these printed instructions.

Tools you need

You will need a small Phillips screwdriver to install the hard drive.

Preventing static electricity discharge

The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Caution

ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge­sensitive components in the computer. Prevent ESD
damage by following ESD guidelines every time you open
the computer case.

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord and modem and network cables before
opening the case.

Before installing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:

Turn off the computer
power.

Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)
and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.

Warning

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.

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