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HDD Handling

HDD

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HARD DISK DRIVE HANDLING MANUAL

First Edition July 1996


All Rights Reserved, Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1996

Revision history
Version

Date of issue

01

1996-07-19

Revised place and revision category

Revision

For information about this manual, contact:


FUJITSU LIMITED
OEM Products Support Engineering Department
International Engineering & Manufacturing Support Division
Storage Products Group
Phone: 044-754-2183
Fax: 044-754-2342

CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Basic Handling Instructions ............................................................................................................ 2

1. General Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 2


(1) Static ............................................................................................................................................... 2
(2) Shock and vibration ......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Handling of the Package...................................................................................................................... 4

3. Acceptance Inspection......................................................................................................................... 5
(1) Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 5
(2) Handling after unpacking................................................................................................................. 5
(3) Powering off.................................................................................................................................... 6

4. Assembly and Testing ......................................................................................................................... 6


(1) Moving the HDD ............................................................................................................................. 6
(2) Mounting and tools.......................................................................................................................... 7

5. Packaging for Returning the HDD ....................................................................................................... 7


Reference ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Introduction
Hard disk drives (HDDs) can be critically damaged by static electricity, shock, and other factors, often
resulting in failure or the loss of valuable data. This manual provides instructions regarding the proper
handling of HDDs to ensure that they are used in the appropriate environment and that their reliability is
maintained.

Chapter 2 Basic Handling Instructions


1. General Instructions
(1) Static
Take appropriate antistatic measures when handling the HDD, especially after it has been taken out
of the shield bag. After use, be sure to put the HDD back in the shield bag for storage.

(2) Shock and vibration


Exposing the HDD to shock or vibration can cause the HDD disk or head to be damaged, leading to a
failure of the disk drive. Failures caused by shock and vibration account for one third of all HDD
troubles.

2. Handling of the Package


Check the delivered package for any possible damage incurred during transport.

3. Acceptance Inspection
(1) Storage
If the HDD is unpacked when its temperature is lower than that of the room temperature, dew
condensation can build up in the unit, subsequently damaging the disk drive. Wait until the
HDD's temperature is as warm as the room temperature, before unpacking or testing the HDD.

(2) Handling after unpacking

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(3) Powering off

4. Assembly and Testing


(1) Moving the HDD

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(2) Mounting and tools

5. Packaging for Returning the HDD


When returning a faulty HDD, package it in the same manner as it was delivered to protect the HDD unit from
being damaged by shock, static electricity or humidity during transport. When no appropriate packaging box
is available on the site, contact your supplier.

Note that damaging the HDD during transport may render it impossible to repair.

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Reference
1. Impact-Related Data (Example of 3.5" M1614TAU)

Standard

Nonoperating: 75G

Dropping height

0.5 cm

1.0 cm

1.5 cm

2.0 cm

Impact test result (*1)

74 G

123 G

155 G

162 G

*1 The HDD unit was dropped on a steel desk with the interface connector facing upward and the printed
board downward. This was repeated five times, and an average impact valve was calculated.

2. Tool Recommendations

Item
Antistatic measure

Impact protection

Model

Wrist strap

JX-1200-3056-8

Sumitomo 3 M, Ltd

Antistatic shoes

Elepass Cool

Midori Anzen, Ltd.

Antistatic mat

SY-150 (Achilles Antistatic Mat)

Achilles Corporation

Low-impact screwdriver

FED-10K-NS

Nippon Technart

NOTE: These specific parts may not be available in your area. If this is the case, please contact your local
Fujitsu office for their recommendation.

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Packing Box for a Single 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive


Note: Expanded polyethylene blocks are used as cushioning material in the packing box.

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Packing Box for a Single Half-Height or 1-InchHeight 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
Note: High-modulus expanded polyestyrene blocks (industrial waste) are used as cushioning material in the
packing box.

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Packing Box for a Single 1-Inch-Height 3.5-Inch


Hard Disk Drive
Note: Pulp moldings are used as cushioning material in the packing box.

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Packing Box for Multiple Half-Height 3.5-Inch Hard


Disk Drives
Note: High modulus expanded polyestyrene blocks (industrial waste) are used as cushioning material in the
packing box.

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Packing Box for Multiple 1-Inch-Height 3.5-Inch Hard


Disk Drives
Note: Corrugated cardboard is used as the material for the cushioning blocks in the packing box.

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