IBM 5100 User Manual

231 READ/WRITE HEAD
Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
Power down.
Remove the tape control card
II.
Remove the two plugs on the read/write head g.
Remove the read/write head mounting screw and
the ground strap. Then
lift the read/write head
from the tape unit.
Replacement
1. Reverse the removal procedure to install the
read/write head. Use the adjustment procedure
below.
Note: Check that the ground strap position allows
the cartridge
window to open.
2. Run DCP2 MDI 860 (tape write diagnostic).
Adjustment
1. Loosen read/write head.
2. Move read/write head as far forward and as far to
the left as possible.
3. Tighten mounting screws.
Cleaning
1. Use a Kimwipes' (part 2162567) to remove loose
dirt from the
read/write head.
2. Remove tape oxide from the read/write head with
isopropyl alcohol (part 2200200) on a Kimwipes'
(part 2162567). Use a dry Kimwipes'
to remove
any remaining residue.
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232 LED-PTX ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
Power down.
Remove the tape control card
II.
Remove the two plugs on the LED-PTX assembly
II·
Remove the LED-PTX assembly mounting screws
(2) and lif!: the LED-PTX assembly from the tape
unit.
Replacement
1.
2.
Reverse the removal procedure to install the
LED-PTX assembly.
Run DCP2 MDI 860 (tape write diagnostic).
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IBM 5100 Specifications

General

Release Year	1975
RAM	16 KB - 64 KB
Storage	204 KB tape drive
Display	5-inch CRT
Operating System	APL/BASIC
Processor	IBM PALM (1.9 MHz)