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HP StorageWorks DAT Tape Drives User Guide 47
11 Replacing an internal tape drive
If your tape drive proves to be faulty and cannot be repaired and it is still covered by the original
warranty, it will be replaced.
To disconnect your drive
1. Unpack your replacement drive, and retain the packaging.
2. Power off the server and disconnect from the mains power supply.
3. Remove the cover from the server.
4. Observing normal anti-static precautions (see page 13) remove any screws that are holding the
tape drive in place.
5. Disconnect the drive from the server’s power and USB cables and slide it carefully out of the
mounting bay.
6. Put the drive into the packaging that contained the replacement drive.
7. Return the faulty drive to your local HP Service Center. Instructions on where to return faulty
drives will be shipped with the replacement drive.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the drive immediately, you should insert a blanking plate
into the empty bay. Replace the cover on the server and secure with screws, as appropriate.
To reconnect your tape drive
Follow the step-by-step instructions in this User Guide.