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OCTOBER 2006 MAGNUM 1X7 LTO AUTOLOADER
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REPLACING THE TAPE DRIVE
REMOVING THE TAPE DRIVE
To remove the tape drive from the autoloader:
1.
1.1.
1. Remove the tape drive cover plate—Locate the tape drive cover plate at the
back of the autoloader (see Figure 7-1).
a.
a.a.
a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws securing the
cover plate (see Figure 7-1).
b.
b.b.
b. Remove the cover plate and set it and screws aside. Use the small flat
blade screwdriver to gently pry the cover off, if necessary.
Note: The figures show the autoloader with a full height tape drive installed.
Follow the same steps for a half height configuration.
2.
2.2.
2. Disconnect the cables—Disconnect the power cable, SCSI cable, and serial
cable from the tape drive (see Figure 7-3).
a.
a.a.
a. Route the SCSI cable into the cut-out in the left side of the opening.
Figure 7-1 Location of tape drive cover plate
Figure 7-2 Removing the tape drive cover plate to expose the drive cables
Tape drive
cover plate
Screws
Screws
SCSI
Power
cable
Tape drive
cover plate
cable
Serial cable