TAPE (Tape Unit) [G3iV1.1-286]
Issue 4 May 2002
10-1633 555-233-123
Figure 10-94. Front View of the Tape Drive
To position the tape drive head properly for cleaning, do the following:
1. Install a tape cartridge into the drive with the power on.
2. Wait 10 seconds or until the spinning of the tape stops.
3. Remove the tape cartridge.
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CAUTION:
The tape drive head should be cleaned by using only Freon TF and
polyurethane swabs. These products are usually available in VCR
head cleaning kits sold in video stores.
4. Wet the swab with the Freon TF solution.
5. Using a “side-to-side” motion, wipe the tape drive head.
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WARNING:
DO NOT GET TAPE HEAD CLEANING SOLUTION ON THE
CAPSTAN.
6. With a dry swab, wipe away any remaining residue from the tape head.
TAPE DRIVE HEAD
CLEANING MOTION
CAPSTAN
PUSH BACK
THE TAPE
ACCESS DOOR
YELLOW LED
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