Attaching The Leader Pin Attach Tool To The Cartridge - IBM Ultrium Gen 6 Installation And User Manual

Attention:
v Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the
tape. Other methods of reattaching the pin will damage the tape, the drive, or
both, and might void the tape drive warranty.
v Use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches
from the magnetic tape and you must copy the cartridge data onto another
cartridge. After you copy the data, destroy the damaged cartridge according to
the security policy for your organization. This procedure might affect the
performance of the leader pin during threading and unloading operations.
v Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end
can damage the tape surface or edges, which might interfere with read or write
reliability.
To reattach a leader pin by using the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit, see Figure 17 and
perform the steps below.
1. Attach the leader pin attach tool to the cartridge so that the hook latches into the
cartridge door.
2. Pull the tool back to hold the door open, then slide the tool onto the cartridge. Open the
tool pivot arm.
Figure 17. Attaching the leader pin attach tool to the cartridge
Appendix D. Repairing a cartridge
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