Reattaching A Leader Pin - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

Reattaching a Leader Pin

The first meter of tape in a cartridge is leader tape. Once the leader tape has been
removed there is a possibility of tape breakage. After reattaching the leader pin,
transfer data from the defective tape cartridge. Do not reuse the defective tape
cartridge.
The Leader Pin Reattachment Kit contains three parts:
v Leader pin attach tool (
v Cartridge manual rewind tool (
v Pin supplies (
Figure 8-11. Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
Attention:
v Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the
v Use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches
v Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end
The following procedure describes how to reattach a leader pin.
To reattach a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit:
cartridge door open.
cartridge's hub and lets you wind the tape into and out of the cartridge.
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in Figure 8-11). Leader pins and C-clips.
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tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or
both.
from 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.
can damage the tape's surface or edges, which may interfere with read
reliability.
1. Attach the leader pin attach tool (
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cartridge ( in Figure 8-12 on page 8-14) so that the tool's hook (
Figure 8-12 on page 8-14) latches into the cartridge's door (
back to hold the door open, then slide the tool onto the cartridge. Open the
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tool's pivot arm (
1
in Figure 8-11). A plastic brace that holds the
2
in Figure 8-11). A device that fits into the
1
2
1
in Figure 8-12 on page 8-14) to the
).
3
4
). Pull the tool
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