IBM 200 GB LTO-2, User Manual

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2. To find the end of the tape inside the cartridge, attach the cartridge manual
rewind tool (
1
in Figure 13) to the cartridge’s hub
2
by fitting the tool’s
teeth between the teeth of the hub. Turn the tool clockwise until you see the
end of the tape inside the cartridge. Then, slowly turn the rewind tool
counterclockwise to bring the tape edge toward the cartridge door
3
.
3. Continue to turn the rewind tool counterclockwise until approximately 12.7
cm (5 in.) of tape hangs from the cartridge door. If necessary, grasp the tape
and pull gently to unwind it from the cartridge.
4. Remove the rewind tool by pulling it away from the cartridge. Set the tool
and the cartridge aside.
5. On the leader pin (
1
in Figure 14), locate the open side of the C-clip
2
.
The C-clip is a small black part that secures the tape
3
to the pin.
6. Remove the C-clip from the leader pin by using your fingers to push the clip
away from the pin. Set the pin aside and discard the clip.
Figure 13. Winding the tape out of the cartridge. Turn the cartridge manual rewind tool
clockwise to see the end of the tape, then turn it counterclockwise to bring the tape to the
cartridge door.
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1
2
3
Figure 14. Removing the C-clip from the leader pin. Use your fingers to push the C-clip from
the leader pin.
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