Action
1.
Ensure that the tape drives are securely tightened to the chassis.
Use a torque driver to tighten the thumbscrews on all the tape drives to 6 inch pounds or 0.68 N m.
If a torque driver is not available, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews until a low initial
threshold torque achieves a snug tight condition. Do not over tighten.
2.
Ensure that the chassis is securely tightened to the rack.
From the front of the library, use a torque driver to tighten the captive fasteners to 6 inch pounds or 0.68 N
m.
If a torque driver is not available, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive fasteners until a low
initial threshold torque achieves a snug tight condition. Do not over tighten.
Service and repair
Releasing the magazines manually
Only use this procedure if you cannot remove the magazines via the OCP or RMI.
Procedure
1.
Unplug the power cord from the device.
2.
From the back of the device, find the access holes for the right and left magazines.
1.
Right magazine release access hole
2.
Left magazine release access hole
The magazine release is a small latch.
3.
Insert the end of a small metal pin or straightened paper clip into the appropriate magazine access hole at
the back of the library about 1.5 cm (0.6 inch), while another person grasps the magazines on that side
and pulls them out of the front of the library. For the MSL4048, MSL8048 and MSL8096 , all magazines on
a side are released and should be removed at the same time.
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