4.6 Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
If a power failure or a drive failure prevents the tape cartridge from ejecting, the cartridge can be removed manually.
Before manually removing the tape cartridge, turn off the 7208 Tape Drive, then turn it on again to clear potential error conditions. Press
the unload button. If the tape does not eject, proceed with the manual removal.
Attention: The procedure that follows may result in damage to your tape cartridge. If you use this procedure, you must replace the drive.
If you choose to return the drive and the stuck tape to IBM for maintenance, the tape will be scrapped.
To manually remove a tape cartridge:
1. Perform the cover removal procedure. Refer to "Removing and Replacing the Cover" in topic 4.2.
2. Perform the drive removal procedure. Refer to "Removing and Replacing the Drive" in topic 4.3.
3. Using the Torx screwdriver that is supplied with the replacement drive, remove the three T-6 screws that secure the top cover of the
drive (one on the rear and two sides of the drive). See Figure 23.
Figure 23. Removing the Top Cover of the Drive
4. Slide the cover to the rear of the drive and remove it completely.
5. If it obvious that the tape must be destroyed before it can be removed, perform the following procedure. Otherwise, go to step 6.
Attention: This procedure will destroy the tape cartridge and its data. Use the following procedure only if the loaded tape is known
to be damaged or cannot be unloaded by another method.
a. Cut the tape at a convenient location.
b. Manually unload the tape cartridge (see step 9).
6. Position the drive so that it faces you.
7. Take up slack in the tape by using the following instructions to move the drive's trolleys and the supply reel motor.
Attention: To avoid damaging the tape, do not touch it.
To move the drive's trolleys:
7208 Tape Drive Service Guide
Manually Removing a Tape Cartridge
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