IBM System Storage TS3310, Maintenance Information

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Removing the Picker from the Y-axis Assembly in a
Rack-mounted Library
Tool Required:
v
Flashlight
1. If necessary, remove the I/O Station(s) from the library. See “Removing an I/O
Station” on page 8-35.
2. Open the Access Door(s).
3. Reach through the Access Door and loosen the screws (
1
in Figure 8-61 on
page 8-60) on the front and rear of the Picker Assembly.
4. Rotate the Picker Assembly with the grippers pointing toward 11 o'clock (
1
in
Figure 8-60 on page 8-60) to expose the flat cable connector.
5.
Pinch the top of the connector (
2
in Figure 8-60 on page 8-60) and lift up to
disconnect it.
6. Unplug and move the connector to the side of the Picker Assembly.
7. Move the Picker Assembly back to its normal position.
8. Lift the Picker Assembly, tilt it with the left side up, and carefully remove
through the Access Door opening. Try to keep the Picker Assembly toward the
top of the opening to prevent damaging the board underneath the assembly.
9. Remove any media that is in the picker.
Replacing the Picker Assembly on the Y-axis Assembly in a
Rack-mounted Library
1. Lift the Picker Assembly, tilt it with the left side up, and carefully insert it into
the library through the Access Door opening. Try to keep the assembly toward
the top of the opening to prevent damaging the board underneath the Picker
Assembly.
2. Position Picker Assembly on the Y-axis Assembly with the larger extension of
the Picker Assembly board to the right when facing the library from the front.
3. Reach through the I/O Station door and tighten the screws (
1
in Figure 8-61
on page 8-60) on the front and rear of the Picker Assembly.
4. Rotate the Picker Assembly with the grippers pointing toward 11 o'clock (
1
in
Figure 8-60 on page 8-60) to expose the flat cable connector.
5.
Plug in the connector (
2
in Figure 8-60 on page 8-60).
6. Move the Picker Assembly back to its normal position.
7.
Close the Access Door(s).
8. Return the I/O Station flap to its normal position.
9. If necessary, replace the I/O Station(s) in the library. See “Reinstalling an I/O
Station” on page 8-36.
Y Motor
The Y Motor controls movement of the Y-axis Assembly, Picker, and Bar Code
Scanner in the Y-axis.
Removing the Y Motor from the Y-Axis/Picker Assembly in a
Stand-alone Library
1. Perform “Preparing a Library or Library Module for Repairs” on page 8-4.
2.
Perform “Removing the Y-axis/Picker Assembly” on page 8-55 first. Place the
Y-axis/Picker Assembly on a flat work surface.
3. Disengage the cable retention clip.
Chapter 8. Add, Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace Procedures
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