IBM 7208 Model 345 Service Manual

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Step 8This step examines the drive as the possible source of the problem.While pressing the power switch to turn on the power, watch for the following:v The three status lights come on for approximately 10 seconds, then go out.v The LCD displays the message READY-NOTAPE or READY-TAPE.Did the three status lights come on and go out, and did the messageREADY-NOTAPE or READY-TAPE display?NO Refer to “Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error RecoveryProcedure Numbers” on page 41 and follow the problem determinationsteps.YES Go to Step 9.Step 9This step checks whether the SCSI address switch setting is correct.Is the SCSI address set correctly?NO Set the SCSI address to the correct setting, then return to Step 1. Refer tothe instructions for setting the SCSI address in the 7208 Model 345 8mmTape Drive Setup and Operator Guide.YES Go to Step 10.Step 10This step examines the tape cartridge as the possible source of the problem.1. If there is a tape cartridge currently in the drive, press the unload button toeject it. If the cartridge fails to eject, refer to “Manually Removing a TapeCartridge” on page 31.2. With the power turned on to the 7208 Tape Drive, insert a blank IBM AMEdata cartridge.3. Check that after approximately 20 seconds, the Ready light comes on and stayson, and the LCD displays the message READY-TAPE.Did the cartridge load correctly?NO Refer to “Appendix B. Fault Symptom Codes and Error RecoveryProcedure Numbers” on page 41 and follow the problem determinationsteps.YES Go to Step 11.Step 11This step describes the reassembly process.1. Press the power switch to turn off the power.2. Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.3. Make sure that the power supply connector (J1) is plugged into the drive.4. Make sure that the power supply connector (J2) is plugged into the cooling fan.22 7208 Model 345 Service Guide