▌1▐ Loader motor worm gear ▌2▐ Leader block assembly (LBA)
8. Rotate the loader motor worm gear (▌3▐ in Figure 37 on page 90) counterclockwise as viewed from
the front of the drive until it stops.
9. Remove the cartridge from the cartridge loader tray.
10. Reassemble the drive by reversing the procedure in Step 4 in “Beginning procedure” on page 87.
11. Reassemble the drive chassis.
12. Refer to the appropriate procedure to install the new drive and return the failed drive.
Tape broken in mid-tape
1. With the front of the drive facing you, pull an arm 's length of tape out of the takeup reel. From the
takeup reel, thread tape around the rear of the tape path and over the head rollers on the left side of
the drive.
Note: If there is less than approximately 5 cm (2 in.) of tape on the takeup reel, go to “Tape pulled
from or broken near leader pin” on page 90.
2. From the supply reel inside the cartridge, pull approximately 0.3 m (1 ft.) of tape.
3. Make sure that the tape is not twisted. Untwist tape if required.
4. Moisten a cotton swab with water, and wet approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of the tape end. Overlap
the tape ends, loosely mending them together.
5. Set the drive on its left side with the head and tape path facing up.
6. Turn the supply reel (▌4▐ in Figure 39 on page 92) clockwise, carefully guiding the mended portion
of the tape to wind around the hub of the supply reel that is located inside the cartridge. Continue
spooling into the cartridge until the tape is taut. The tape must remain within the flanges of the tape
guiding rollers. Turn the supply reel (▌4▐ in Figure 39 on page 92) 10 more turns. Ensure that you do
not stretch the tape.
Figure 38. Leader block assembly (LBA)
Appendix E. Information for trained service personnel 91
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General