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114 Loading/Removing the Tape Cartridge (Cartridge SRU)
Figure 3-1
Tape Head Location in the Mass Storage or Cartridge Tape SRU
Tape Slot
Erase Head
Select
Read/Write Head
Fault
Direction of Cleaning Motion
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Tools:
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Steps :
(1) Locate the tape heads inside the SRU slot that accepts the cartridge tape.
(2) Dampen (don't saturate) a foam swab with denatured alcohol and wipe the swab
(3) With a dry swab, wipe any excess alcohol from the tape heads, also using a
Practice 450-1011-201
denatured (isopropyl) alcohol
foam or lint-free swabs, 6 in. long.
Mass Storage and Cartridge Tape SRUs: the heads are located inside and at the
rear of the cartridge slot. See Figure 13-1.
1/4-shelf Disk/Tape SRUs: the heads are located inside and at the top of the
cartridge slot. See Figure 13-2.
over the tape heads.
Use a cleaning motion at right angles to the direction of tape travel. Avoid
touching any rubber parts with the alcohol. Some deterioration of the rubber can
result.
motion at right angles to the tape travel.
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