Removing A Drive Module - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 2/20 User Manual

Removing a Drive Module

Figure 51
Chapter 5
To preserve SCSI communications, do not loosen or remove the
Note
SCSI cable(s) connected to the outside of the drive module. The
connection to be removed is located inside the drive module.
Remove the drive module using the steps below:
1. Verify the external SCSI cable is tightened to the connector plate.
2. Loosen the thumbscrews on each side of the connector plate, located in the
middle of the drive module
time loosening the thumbscrews, use a screwdriver.
3. Gently remove the connector plate, with SCSI cable(s) still connected.
Caution Use standard precautions for electro-static discharge (ESD)
protection.
4. Grasp the ribbon cable that is plugged into the drive module. Remove the
cable by pulling the connector to the left. See
the location of the ribbon cable and connector.
Ribbon Cable and Connector
(Figure 51 on page 163). If this is your first
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