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8.
After the grabber has released the leader pin, pull the loader arm out of the way.
9.
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the worm gear counter clockwise (to the left).
Figure 17 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.
Figure 17. Diagram of Viper 200 showing worm gear
10. Continue turning the worm gear until the cartridge is sticking out of the unit
approximately 17 mm (0.66”). Then carefully pull the cartridge out by hand.
11. After you have removed the cartridge, put the top cover back on the drive; then
replace and tighten the screws.
12. Return the drive to Seagate.
Caution.
Do NOT use the drive after you have removed a cartridge. The drive
must be returned to Seagate for servicing.
If you have any questions on this process, contact Seagate Technical Support for
Tape Products (see page 48 for contact numbers).
