Drive precautions, Replace a drive, Drive precautions replace a drive – Rockwell Automation 6189V-xxxx Non-display Industrial Computers User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 6177R-UM002D-EN-P - October 2014

Chapter 4

Component Replacement

Drive Precautions

Follow these precautions when you work with a drive.

Do not touch internal components.
Always handle the drive by its frame.
Never remove or install a drive with the power on.
Store the drive in an antistatic bag when it is not installed.

Replace a Drive

You can replace the HDD. All 6177R computers have two drive bays, but only
server models have two drives that are pre-installed.

Follow these steps to replace an HDD.

1. Follow the steps for

Pre-configuration on

page 36

.

2. If you have a1450R computer and the front

door is locked, complete the following
steps:
a. Unlock the front door with the

provided key.

b. Open the door to access the drive bays.
c. Go ahead to

step 3

.

IMPORTANT

Back up or clone your computer before you replace a drive.

SHOCK HAZARD: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the computer and
components. Read and follow

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions on page 36

before you remove a drive.

Failure to follow proper safety precautions can result in severe electrical shock to
an individual or ESD damage to the computer and its components.

ATTENTION: Mechanical shock can damage a drive. Do not drop or bump the
drive.

IMPORTANT

This section is to replace an HDD in the first drive bay (SATA 0), which is the top
drive bay in either computer model. See pages

14

and

15

for bay location.

If you want to install or replace an HDD in the second (bottom) drive bay (SATA
1), see

Install a Second HDD on page 95

for further information.

IMPORTANT

Use an antistatic wriststrap that is connected to the work surface, and properly
grounded tools and equipment.

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