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Appendix C. Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
Attention:
If you are not a trained service person, do not attempt to open the drive for
repairs. Attempting a repair other than the manual removal of a tape
cartridge will void your warranty.
Perform this procedure only after you have attempted to remove the tape
cartridge by pressing the unload button (see “Removing a Tape Cartridge” on
page 21). Note that (depending on its location on the reel) the tape may take
as much as 20 minutes to completely rewind and eject.
If a tape cartridge fails to eject from the 3580 Ultrium 2 Tape Drive, you can
manually remove the cartridge. The procedure to do so, however, requires care.
Success depends on your ability to maintain constant and appropriate tension on
the tape while rewinding it into the cartridge and disengaging it from the drive’s
leader block. Apply too much tension and the tape may break; apply too little
tension and the leader pin may fall from the leader block. IBM recommends that
you read the complete instructions before starting the task, then perform the steps
slowly and carefully to avoid complications.
Required Tools
The following tools are required to manually remove a tape cartridge:
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#3 Phillips screwdriver
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2.5-mm allen wrench
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Small-blade screwdriver or potentiometer
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Needle-nose pliers
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Flashlight (optional)
Performing the Removal
CAUTION:
This assembly contains mechanical moving parts. Use care when servicing this
assembly.
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