IBM System Storage TS3310, Maintenance Information

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Attention:
v
Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the
tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or
both.
v Use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches
from the magnetic tape and you must copy the cartridge's data onto another
cartridge. Destroy the damaged cartridge after you copy the data. This
procedure may affect the performance of the leader pin during threading and
unloading operations.
v
Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end
can damage the tape's surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write
reliability.
To reattach a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit, refer to
Figure D-13 and perform the steps below.
1. Attach the leader pin attach tool (
1
) to the cartridge (
2
) so that the tool's hook (
3
)
latches into the cartridge's door (
4
).
2. Pull the tool back to hold the door open, then slide the tool onto the cartridge. Open
the tool's pivot arm (
5
).
Figure D-13. Attaching the leader pin attach tool to the cartridge
Appendix D. Using Ultrium Drives
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