IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual page 128

The Leader Pin Reattachment Kit contains three parts:
• Leader pin attach tool (
• Cartridge manual rewind tool (
• Pin supplies (
Note:
• Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the
• Use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches from
• Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end can
Figure 5-11. Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
To reattach a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit:
1. Attach the leader pin attach tool (
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TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
door open.
cartridge's hub and lets you wind the tape into and out of the cartridge.
in Figure 5-11). Leader pins and C-clips.
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tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or both.
the magnetic tape and you must copy the cartridge's data onto another cartridge.
Destroy the damaged cartridge after you copy the data. This procedure may affect
the performance of the leader pin during threading and unloading operations.
damage the tape's surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write
reliability.
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tool's hook latches into the cartridge's door
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door open, then slide the tool onto the cartridge. Open the tool's pivot arm
in Figure 5-11). A plastic brace that holds the cartridge
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in Figure 5-11). A device that fits into the
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in Figure 5-12) to the cartridge
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so that the
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. Pull the tool back to hold the
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