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• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
You can install or replace a storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure. The storage drive also can
be hot-swappable, which means that you can install or replace the drive without even turning off your
computer. Therefore, lock the enclosure cover to prevent the unexpected removal. The keys are attached at
the rear of the computer. Store the keys in a secure place.
The storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure is hot-swappable only when the following
requirements are met:
• The eSATA mode of the SATA 4 connector is enabled in BIOS by doing the following:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Select Devices ➙ ATA Drive Setup ➙ SATA Drive 4 Hot-Plug Support and press Enter.
3. Select Enabled and press Enter.
4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit.
• The SATA cable of the front-access storage enclosure is connected to the SATA 4 connector on the
system board.
• The operating system of your computer does not reside on the storage drive installed in the front-access
storage enclosure.
Attention: If any of the above requirements are not met, do not install or replace the storage drive when the
computer is turned on. Otherwise, data on the storage drive might get damaged.
Removal steps of the 3.5-inch storage drive
Note: Before removing an old 3.5-inch storage drive, safely eject the old storage drive from the operating
system first. For more information, see the Windows help system.
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