114 Loading/Removing the Tape Cartridge (Cartridge SRU)
Practice 450-1011-201
Figure 3-1
Tape Head Location in the Mass Storage or Cartridge Tape SRU
Select
Fault
Tape Slot
Erase Head
Read/Write Head
Direction of Cleaning Motion
450-0097
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Tools:
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denatured (isopropyl) alcohol
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foam or lint-free swabs, 6 in. long.
Steps:
(1) Locate the tape heads inside the SRU slot that accepts the cartridge tape.
Mass Storage and Cartridge Tape SRUs: the heads are located inside and at the
rear of the cartridge slot. See Figure 13-1.
1/4-shelf Disk/Tape SRUs: the heads are located inside and at the top of the
cartridge slot. See Figure 13-2.
(2) Dampen (don't saturate) a foam swab with denatured alcohol and wipe the swab
over the tape heads.
Use a cleaning motion at right angles to the direction of tape travel. Avoid
touching any rubber parts with the alcohol. Some deterioration of the rubber can
result.
(3) With a dry swab, wipe any excess alcohol from the tape heads, also using a
motion at right angles to the tape travel.
