IBM TS2250, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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4. Moisten a cotton swab with water and wet approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of
the tape end and feed it onto the supply reel (inside the cartridge).
5.
Turn the supply reel (
4
in Figure E-6) clockwise, allowing the moistened
tape to adhere to the hub as it winds around the supply reel (inside the
cartridge).
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Loader motor worm gear
3
Takeup reel motor
2
Outer guide rail
WARNING: DO NOT
TOUCH
4
Supply reel motor
6. Continue spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut and remains within
the flanges of the tape guiding rollers. Turn the supply reel (
4
in Figure E-6)
10 additional turns. Ensure that you do not stretch the tape.
7.
Reassemble the drive, reversing the steps in “Beginning Procedure” on page
E-5.
8. Reassemble the drive chassis, reversing the steps in “Removing a Drive from
an Enclosure” on page E-1.
9. Reinstall the drive canister into the cradle assembly. Ensure that the connector
on the drive is seated properly into the connector on the cradle.
10. Allow the drive to perform mid-tape recovery. This takes several minutes.
When this activity completes, push the Unload button to eject the cartridge.
11. Test the drive (see “Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics” on page 3-10) to
determine if it should be replaced.
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4
3
Figure E-6. Rewinding tape into cartridge
Appendix E. Information for Trained Service Personnel
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