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2 R
EMOVING
THE
T
APE
D
RIVE
To remove the tape drive from the autoloader:
1.
Locate the tape drive cover plate at the back of the autoloader (see
Figure 1
).
2.
Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the cover plate (see
Figure 2
). Set the cover plate and screws aside.
3.
Disconnect the power cable, SCSI or IDE/ATAPI cable, and serial cable from the tape drive
(see
Figure 3
). Route the cables downward and away from the sides of the tape drive.
Figure 1
Tape drive cover plate location
Figure 2
Removing the tape drive cover plate
Figure 3
Disconnecting the cables from the tape drive
Tape Drive
Cover Plate
Serial
Cable
SCSI or IDE/ATAPI
Cable
Power
Cable