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5 Readjusting the cartridge loader

1. Insert the ballpoint Allen hex driver into the cartridge unload hole on

the left side of the tape drive (see Figure 13).

2. Turn the Allen driver counterclockwise until the cartridge loader stops

in the cartridge unloaded position.

3. Remove the Allen driver from the unload hole.

6 Replacing the faceplate and top cover

1. Place the tape drive on a flat surface. Align the bottom of the replacement

faceplate with the bottom of the tape drive. Position the LED guard on

the back of the faceplate on the left side of the tape drive.

2. Position the faceplate tabs inside the side panels, as shown, and press

the faceplate onto the tape drive (see Figure 14).

Figure 13 Readjusting the cartridge loader

CAUTION

Make sure you align the bottom of the faceplate with

the bottom of the tape drive and position the faceplate

tabs inside the side panels before you attach the

faceplate. If you misalign the faceplate, you could

break the LEDs off the printed circuit card.

Summary of Contents for Mammoth

Page 1: ...ving the top cover and faceplate 3 3 Adjusting the cartridge loader 5 4 Replacing the door 6 5 Readjusting the cartridge loader 10 6 Replacing the faceplate and top cover 10 7 After replacing the door 13 FIELD INSTRUCTIONS Exabyte Mammoth 8mm Tape Drive 1Replacing the Door ...

Page 4: ...he faceplate press tabs on both sides of the tape drive as shown in Figure 3 Pull the faceplate straight out from the tape drive CAUTION Make sure you pull the faceplate straight out to remove it If you tilt or twist the faceplate you could damage the LED card on the left side of the tape drive Figure 3 Removing the faceplate ...

Page 6: ...door hinge pin from the left door clip as shown in Figure 5 2 Locate the spring on the right end of the hinge pin see Figure 6 Using a pair of tweezers remove the left end of the spring from the hole as shown Figure 5 Removing the left hinge pin Figure 6 Removing the left end of the spring ...

Page 7: ... have become damaged or worn replace them To remove a door clip insert a small screwdriver into the door clip hole and push gently against the clip Slide the clip forward off the door frame see Figure 8 5 Locate the replacement door clip and slide it onto the door frame Figure 7 Removing the right hinge pin Figure 8 Replacing a door clip left side shown ...

Page 9: ...alf turns to tension the spring as shown in Figure 11 11 Holding the door up directly above the hinge pin pull the door lever to the front as shown in Figure 12 12 Release the door then push it in to test it If the door was tensioned correctly it will close after you let it go Figure 11 T ensioning the door spring Figure 12 Pulling the door lever to the front ...