Now What?  (Before You Begin The Install Process...)

Proper handling techniques within the context of an installation session are straightforward yet crucial, because it is here your drive runs the greatest risk of being damaged.

Until the moment your hard drive came into your possession, Seagate employees and resellers practiced strict handling techniques designed to protect your drive from the effects of ESD and thumping, bumping, or dropping. The following rules will help you to continue providing the professional level of handling and care your drive needs in order to function properly. (Click on any of the links below to find out more about them.)

• Rule Number One: Turn off the POWER!
• Rule Number Two: Practice ESD Prevention
• Rule Number Three: Gently Does It
• Rule Number Four: Did we Mention Gently?
• Rule Number Five: Know Your Drive
• Rule Number Six: Cables Cables...
• Rule Six Continued: ...and More Cables