IBM 7208 Model 345 Service Manual

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Manually Removing a Tape CartridgeIf a power failure or a drive failure prevents the tape cartridge from ejecting, thecartridge can be removed manually.Before manually removing the tape cartridge, turn off the 7208 Tape Drive, thenturn it on again to clear potential error conditions. Press the unload button. If thetape does not eject, proceed with the manual removal.Attention: The procedure that follows may result in damage to your tapecartridge. If you use this procedure, you must replace the drive. If you choose toreturn the drive and the stuck tape to IBM for maintenance, the tape will bescrapped.To manually remove a tape cartridge:1. Perform the cover removal procedure. Refer to “Removing and Replacing theCover” on page 26.2. Perform the drive removal procedure. Refer to “Removing and Replacing theDrive” on page 27.3. Using a Torx screwdriver, remove the three T-6 screws that secure the topcover of the drive (one on the rear and two sides of the drive). See Figure 15.4. Slide the cover to the rear of the drive and remove it completely.5. If it obvious that the tape must be destroyed before it can be removed,perform the following procedure. Otherwise, go to step 6 on page 32.Attention: This procedure will destroy the tape cartridge and its data. Usethe following procedure only if the loaded tape is known to be damaged orcannot be unloaded by another method.a. Cut the tape at a convenient location.b. Manually unload the tape cartridge (see step 9 on page 34).Figure 15. Removing the Top Cover of the DriveChapter 4. Removal and Replacement Procedures 31