Chapter 10. Check, Adjust, Remove, And Replace; Tools Required; Electrostatic Discharge; Relocating Your Library - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Chapter 10. Check, Adjust, Remove, and Replace

Tools Required

To service a library you may need one or more of the following tools:
v #2 Phillips screwdriver
v Ground strap (recommended, if available)

Electrostatic Discharge

Important: A discharge of static electricity can damage static-sensitive devices or
Figure 10-1. ESD label
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
v Transport products in static-safe containers such as conductive tubes, bags, or
v Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
v Cover the unit with approved static-dissipating material. If available, provide a
v Keep the work area free of no conducting materials, such as ordinary plastic
v Make sure you are always properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive
v Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
v Use conductive field service tools.

Relocating Your Library

When moving or shipping your library, it is important that the shipping lock be in
place to prevent the accessor from moving and to protect the library from possible
damage. Before relocating your library, complete the following procedure.
1. Remove all cartridges from inside the library.
2. Power OFF the library. This will align the robot with the shipping lock slot.
3. Remove any cables and terminators connected to the library.
4. Remove the library from the rack, if necessary.
5. Remove the shipping label ( 2 ) and lock ( 1 ) from the rear panel of the
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microcircuitry. Proper packaging and grounding techniques are
necessary precautions to prevent damage.
boxes.
stations.
ground strap connected to the work surface and properly grounded tools and
equipment. If a ground strap is not available, touch a metal surface to discharge
any static electricity in your body.
assembly aids and foam packing.
component or assembly.
library.
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