Troubleshooting Guide
Manually Removing a Cartridge
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Figure 21.
Diagram of LTO-1 and LTO-2 Drives with Leader Pin Inside LTO Cartridge
(Tape Not Threaded on Take-up Hub)
Cartridge is Loaded and Seated
If the cartridge is loaded and seated and the leader pin is still inside the cartridge, follow these steps
to remove the cartridge. To remove the cartridge you will need a small, flat-blade screwdriver
1.
Verify that the leader pin is still inside the cartridge as shown in Figure 21 on page 77. If the
leader pin has been pulled out of the cartridge and is still in the tape path, follow the steps in
“Cartridge is Loaded and Seated with Tape Threaded” on page 79.
2.
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the worm gear counter clockwise (to the left). Figure 22 on
page 78 shows the location of the worm gear. This will gradually raise the cartridge elevator
and cause the cartridge to slide partially out of the drive.
NOTE: Do not touch any other part of the drive mechanism during this process.
