T H E S Y S T E M D R I V E S
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Cleaning the drive
You should clean the read/write head and the capstan of the FTD
frequently to prevent the accumulation of dust and metallic particles
which can accumulate from the coating on the tape.
If you notice read or write errors, or many bad blocks when using
the drive, be sure to clean the head and capstan thoroughly before
concluding that the drive or your tapes are defective.
The read/write head and the capstan are accessible through the flip-
up drive door, as shown below.
Although it is possible to use special kits to clean the drive, you can
use 90% isopropyl alcohol and several non-abrasive, lint free swabs,
as follows:
1.
Turn off the system unit and unplug all power cords.
2.
Gently rub an alcohol-dampened swab against the surface of the
read/write head. If the swab becomes too discoloured, use
additional swabs until there is no further discoloration.