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Quick Installation Guide
Hitachi Deskstar
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Disk Drive
Model:
HDS725050KLA360
System Requirements for Serial ATA
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The following are needed to install a Serial
ATA drive to a system.
• Serial ATA capable motherboard or
controller card
• Serial ATA drive
• Serial ATA cable (1 meter or less in
length)
Handling precautions
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Set the drive down gently to prevent damage
from impact or vibration.
• Do not open the ESD bag containing the
drive until needed.
• Handle the drive carefully by the edges.
Do not touch the exposed printed circuit
board or any electronic components.
• Do not press on the top or bottom of the
drive.
• Before handling the drive, discharge any
static electricity from yourself and your
clothing. With one hand touch an
unpainted metal surface on your
computer chassis, then touch the ESD
bag with the other hand. Remain in
contact with the chassis and the bag for a
minimum of two seconds.
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Quick installation procedure
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Note: Back up all data before installing drive!
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Unplug the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover as instructed
4. Discharge static electricity (see Handling
5. Note the mounting position of existing
6. Remove the drive from the ESD bag.
7. Record the model, the part number, and
8. Attach the Serial ATA cable to the drive.
Connect Power Connector
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Connect Serial ATA power connector if
provided on power supply or use legacy 4 pin
power connector. Arrange cable to match
connector as shown in photos below.
by the computer system manual.
precautions).
drives and cables. If you are replacing a
drive or any cable, remove it now.
the serial number of the drive for future
reference.
Match key on cable to connector on drive.
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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Quick Installation Guide ® Hitachi Deskstar Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Disk Drive Model: HDS725050KLA360 System Requirements for Serial ATA _______________________________________ The following are needed to install a Serial ATA drive to a system. • Serial ATA capable motherboard or controller card •... - Page 2 References in this publication to Hitachi Global Storage Technologies products, programs or services do not imply that Hitachi Global Storage Technologies intends to make these available in all countries in which Hitachi Global Storage Technologies operates.