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Figure 8. ST1.3 Series improper handling example
• Always rest the drives on a padded, antistatic surface until you mount it in the system.
• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them with additional labels. Removal voids
the warranty. Some factory-installed labels contain information needed to service the drive. Other labels are
used to seal out dirt and contamination.
• If provided, store drive in the protective casing when not in use.
• Turn the power off before installing or removing the drive.
• Do not cover the breather hole with any type of label, sticker, or impede the flow of air at any time.
3.2 Drive installation
See figure 9 for drive mechanical dimensions.
Follow these installation precautions when inserting the drive:
• Follow instructions for the installation of data storage devices, provided with your device’s user manual.
• Do not obstruct the breather hole on the drive (see Figure 4).
