Operating Your Computer 2-15Using the Hard Disk DriveYour computer comes with a removable 2.5-inch PATA (parallel ATA) / SATA(serial ATA) hard disk drive.Select models come with a heater that automatically turns on for lowtemperature operation.CAUTION:z Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive toUSB flash disks or other storage media.z Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer ispowered on. Doing so can result in loss of data, and can damage thecomputer and the hard disk drive’s sensitive circuitry.z Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in-useindicator is on.Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive(Optional)You can install a second hard disk drive to your computer. To install a secondhard disk drive:1. Make sure that system power is off.2. Open the media bay cover by sliding the release latch towards the left.
