IBM System Storage TS2230, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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out of the cartridge.
1
Loader motor worm gear
2
Leader block assembly (LBA)
8. Rotate the loader motor worm gear (
3
in Figure E-7 on page E-8)
counterclockwise as viewed from the front of the drive until it stops.
9.
Remove the cartridge from the cartridge loader tray.
10. Reassemble the drive by reversing the procedure in Step 4 in “Beginning
Procedure” on page E-5.
11. Reassemble the drive chassis.
12. Refer to the appropriate procedure to install the new drive and return the
failed drive.
Tape Broken in Mid-tape
1. With the front of the drive facing you, pull an arm's length of tape out of the
takeup reel. From the takeup reel, thread tape around the rear of the tape path
and over the head rollers on the left side of the drive.
Note: If there is less than approximately 5 cm (2 in.) of tape on the takeup
reel, go to “Tape Pulled from or Broken near Leader Pin” on page E-8.
2. From the supply reel inside the cartridge, pull approximately 0.3 m (1 ft.) of
tape.
3. Make sure the tape is not twisted. Untwist tape if required.
4. Moisten a cotton swab with water, and wet approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of
the tape end. Overlap the tape ends, loosely mending them together.
5. Set the drive on its left side with the head and tape path facing up.
6. Turn the supply reel (
4
in Figure E-9 on page E-10) clockwise, carefully
guiding the mended portion of the tape to wind around the hub of the supply
reel located inside the cartridge. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the
tape is taut. The tape must remain within the flanges of the tape guiding
rollers. Turn the supply reel (
4
in Figure E-9 on page E-10) 10 additional
turns. Ensure that you do not stretch the tape.
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Figure E-8. Leader Block Assembly (LBA)
Appendix E. Information for Trained Service Personnel
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