4.2 Removing and Replacing the Cover
To remove the cover from the 7208 Tape Drive:
1. If a tape cartridge is loaded in the drive, eject it.
2. Do a controlled system shutdown (refer to the instructions in Topic 2, "Setting up the 7208 Tape Drive," in the 7208 20GB External
8mm Tape Drive Model 342 Setup and Operator Guide).
3. If it is on, turn off the power to the 7208 Tape Drive.
4. Unplug the 7208 Tape Drive power cable from the electrical outlet.
5. Disconnect the power cable from the 7208 Tape Drive.
6. Disconnect the SCSI bus (signal) cable from the 7208 Tape Drive.
7. Tilt the 7208 Tape Drive on its side and remove the four cover mounting screws from the bottom (see Figure 19).
8. Remove the cover by sliding it to the rear (see the directional arrow in Figure 19).
To replace the cover, reverse the removal procedure.
7208 Tape Drive Service Guide
Removing and Replacing the Cover
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