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Quick installation guide
Hitachi Deskstar P7K500
Serial ATA Hard disk drive
Models: HDP725050GLAT80
HDP725040GLAT80
HDP725032GLAT80
HDP725025GLAT80
HDP725050GLA380
HDP725050GLA360
HDP725040GLA380
HDP725040GLA360
HDP725032GLA380
HDP725032GLA360
HDP725025GLA380
System Requirements for Serial ATA Quick installation procedure
The following are needed to install a Serial ATA drive to Note: Back up all data before installing drive!
a system.
1. Turn off the computer.
Serial ATA capable motherboard or controller card
2. Unplug the computer.
Serial ATA drive 3. Remove the computer cover as instructed by the
computer system manual.
Serial ATA cable (1 meter or less in length)
4. Discharge static electricity (see Handling pre-
cautions).
5. Note the mounting position of existing drives and
Handling precautions
cables. If you are replacing a drive or any cable,
Set the drive down gently to prevent damage from remove it now.
impact or vibration. 6. Remove the drive from the ESD bag.