AR-PE3 (serv.man6). ARPE3-Service Guide - Sharp Copying Equipment User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 25

The factory-installed hard disk drive (HDD) is formatted and loaded with all Fiery X3e 
software, including operating software, system software, network drivers, and printer 
fonts. Because the HDD is used to store spooled print jobs, available disk space is 
displayed on the Control Panel.

Before you replace the HDD, if possible, print the following from the Functions menu:

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—records the customer’s current Setup configuration (custom 

settings will be lost when you install system software).

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—details what fonts are resident on the Fiery X3e. Along with the fonts that 

are provided on the System Software CD, the customer may have installed additional 
fonts that will be deleted when system software is installed.

If the hard disk drive needs to be replaced, you must install the system software on the 
new hard disk drive. (Replacement drives are shipped without Fiery X3e system software 
installed.) For more information, see “System software” on page 25.

Handle the hard disk drive with care:

• Use proper ESD practices when grounding yourself and the Fiery X3e.

• Keep magnets and magnetic-sensitive objects away from the HDD. 

• Do not remove the screws on top of the HDD. Loosening these screws voids the 

warranty. 

• Never drop, jar, or bump the HDD.

• Handle the HDD by its sides and avoid touching the printed circuit board.

• Allow the HDD to reach room temperature before installation.

HDD problems may be a result of the following:

• Loose or faulty cable connection

• Faulty HDD

Before you decide that the HDD must be replaced, make sure that the cables are intact 
and connected properly. Make sure that the connectors on the HDD and on the 
motherboard are intact, aligned properly, and firmly connected to the HDD cable. If 
pins are bent, gently straighten them with a pair of needlenose pliers. 

To remove or replace the HDD, use the following procedures and refer to the 
following figure.