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These instructions are intended for Computer Studies students. They will demonstrate how to assemble the eSATA hard drive enclosure included in the student kits.
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Required Items |
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Vantec Nextar 3
Enclosure |
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Hard Drive |
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Multi-bit Screwdriver |
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Wrist Strap |
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1. Remove Enclosure and Hard Drive from packaging |
NOTE: If possible, put on your anti-static wrist strap. If you cannot use your wrist strap, touch something metal like your computer case. This is not as good as using a wrist strap. |
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Remove the Enclosure (fig 1.1a) and screw pack (fig 1.1b) from the box. The screw pack is included in the bag containing the instruction sheet and mini CD. |
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Fig 1.1a - Enclosure |
Fig 1.1b - Screws |
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Remove the hard drive from it's protective bag.
ALERT!: Try not to touch the printed circuit board on the back of the drive. It is ESD sensitive. Handle the drive by it's metal case only.
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2. Installing the drive |
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Open the enclosure by gently pulling it apart as shown below. The end with the connectors is the one that comes out. Remove the tray completely.
NOTE: There is a small silica pack inside the enclosure. Remove it and put it in the trash.
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Align the connectors on the hard drive with the sockets in the tray as shown in fig. 2.2a. Slide the hard drive onto the sockets until it is snug against the printed circuit board on the tray as shown in fig. 2.2b |
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fig 2.2a
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fig 2.2b
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Turn the drive and tray over so the screw holes are facing up as shown in fig 2.3a below. |
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fig 2.3a
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Using the #2 Philips bit (the larger of the two Philips bits), Insert all 4 small silver screws into the drive. Leave them lose at this point. Do not cross thread the screws. They should go in very easily.
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Once all 4 screw are installed, make sure the drive is still snug against the printed circuit board in the tray, and tighten the screws. Make sure they are tight, but be careful not to break them by over tightening them. Have your instructor check them if you are unsure. |
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3. Insert the drive into the enclosure |
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Look inside the enclosure to find a set of LED wires. Pull the LED wires out of the way (fig 3.1a) and align the drive and tray with the grooves in the enclosure (fig 3.1b).
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fig 3.1a |
fig 3.1b |
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Slide the drive into the enclosure until it is about 75% of the way in. You want to get it close enough to connect the LED wires to the 3 pin connector on the circuit board in the tray. Connect as shown in fig 3.2a below.
fig 3.2a
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Slide the hard drive the rest of the way into the enclosure being careful not to pinch the wires. |
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Install the two black screws using the #1 philips bit as shown in fig. 3.4a below. Tighten the screws until snug. Do not over tighten.
fig 3.4a
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4. Basic drive care |
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Temperature and condensation
Your eSATA drive is sensitive to temperature and temperature changes.
Store it in your locker, not in your car. If it does get cold, you must allow it to return to room temperature before you power it up. The drive should be kept inside a zip lock bag during this time to prevent condensation from building up.
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Shock
Your eSATA drive is sensitive to shock. Do not store it unpadded in the
bottom of your backpack where it will hit the floor every time you
drop your backpack. Keep it in a thick bubble wrap envelope or wrap
it in your clothes.
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Starting Up
Ensure eSATA enclosure power is off
Connect the eSATA cable and power cable, being careful to align the notches as shown:
(Click to enlarge)
NOTE: The power connection is tight when new. It may take some pressure to connect. Just be sure it is aligned properly, and push. BE CAREFUL. It can be forced in backwards.
Power on the eSATA enclosure
Power on the PC
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Shutting Down
Shut down the PC as normal
Turn off the eSATA enclosure power (try not to move the drive)
Allow the drive to spin down for at least 15 seconds
Carefully disconnect the drive
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END OF INSTRUCTIONS
Test your drive by connecting it in the lab and running your drive imaging disk. Alert your instructor if you have any problems. |
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