Replacing The Tape Drive; Rid Tag On Rear Panel - IBM System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Replacing the Tape Drive

To replace your tape drive, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the replacement unit from its packaging.
2. Locate the repair identification (RID) tag (included with the replacement unit).
3. Write down the serial number of the failed unit on the RID tag.
4. Affix the repair tag to the rear panel of the replacement unit (below the serial
5. Place the failed unit into the packaging of the replacement unit.
6. Follow the instructions (included with the replacement unit) for returning the
Figure 5-2. RID tag on rear panel
See 1 in Figure 5-2)
number label).
failed unit.
1
IBM REP AIR IDENTIFICA TION T AG
REP AIR ID T AG
MT
SN
P ART NUMBER 19P5941
A TTENTION:
1. A Repair ID tag maintains the original serial
number record of the machine and allows IBM
to entitle the machine for future maintenance
or warranty service. Mail in exchange requires
the completion and securing a Repair ID tag
(part number 19P5941) to the replacement
unit.
- Verify that the machine serial number on
the failing unit matches the serial number
reported to IBM technical support.
- T ranscribe the machine type, model, and
serial number of the failing unit to the
Repair ID tag for the replacement unit.
USE BALLPOINT PEN TO
COMPLETE THE RID T AG.
- Place the Repair ID tag as close as
possible, but not covering, the machine
serial number of the replacement unit.
- The original serial number must be visible.
2. The use of the Repair ID tag is important for
customer inventory accuracy.
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