MCE Technologies Xcarét Pro-99 Installation Manual

POWERBOOK PRODUCTS

Xcarét Pro-99

Expansion Bay

Hard Drive Kit

Installation Guide

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MCE Xcarét Pro-99 Expansion Bay Hard Drive Kit 1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an MCE Xcarét Pro-99 Expansion Bay
Hard Drive Kit! We are sure that your new device will enrich your
PowerBook computing experience. If at any time you are unsure
about or are having difficulty with the installation or use of your
new product, you may request assistance by calling [phone]
or by sending an email to [e-mail].

The MCE Xcarét Pro Expansion Bay Hard Drive Kit is a compact,
completely mobile storage solution for use in the right-side expan­sion bay of your Macintosh PowerBook.

In order to get the most out of your new product, please read the
next several sections of this user’s guide on the use and care of the
MCE Xcarét Pro-99 Expansion Bay Drive Kit.

The installation procedure involved with the Kit is a delicate
process and, if not performed properly, could cause damage to your
hard drive or PowerBook. MCE strongly recommends that the
installation be performed by a trained technician. These installa­tion instructions are given for those who understand these risks and
are confident in their technical skills. If performed carefully and
patiently, these instructions will guide you step by step through a
successful installation of your new hard drive enclosure and/or
hard drive.

Note: If you are installing your PowerBook's original
internal hard drive into the MCE Xcarét Pro Expansion Bay
Drive Kit and have Password Protection enabled on the
drive or any volume on it, you must disable Password
Protection before removing the drive from your
PowerBook.

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MCE Xcarét Pro-99 Expansion Bay Hard Drive Kit

Preparing to Install

List of Items

Before beginning installation of your hard drive into the Xcarét
Pro-99 Expansion Bay Hard Drive Kit, remove the single screw
securing the Kit’s top to its bottom and check the contents of the
package to ensure that all required components are present:

a. (1) Black Kit Top
b. (1) Gray Kit Base
c. (1) Silver Internal Hard Drive Bracket
d. (1) Drive Connector with attached LED
e. (9) Dark Flat Head Screws
f. (4) Silver Bevel Head Screws
g. (1) MCE Mini Philips/Standard Screwdriver

You must supply a 2.5” IDE hard drive that is 12.7mm or shorter in
height and a little bit of patience to perform the installation.

Installation

Step 1: Place the Xcarét Pro Kit and hard drive on a dry, flat
surface.

Step 2: Carefully lift the Drive Connector out of its slot and lay it

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c

d

e, f