Preparing To Remove The Robotic Assembly And Spooling Mechanism - HP StoreEver MSL3040 User's And Service Manual

a. Look though the expansion module windows to locate the robotic assembly.
b. If you cannot see the robotic assembly through the windows, remove one of the magazines in the
base module and look through the magazine opening.
c. If you cannot locate the robotic assembly or it is not in its parked position behind the OCP, see the
user guide for troubleshooting information.

Preparing to remove the robotic assembly and spooling mechanism

Procedure
1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the front captive fasteners that secure the base module to the
rack two full turns.
2. If there are adjacent expansion modules:
a. Loosen the front captive fasteners two full turns on the adjacent expansion modules.
b. On the back of the base module and the module above (if present), move the alignment
mechanisms into the unlocked position.
c. Disconnect and completely remove the expansion interconnect cables from the base module and
from the adjacent modules.
Removing the expansion interconnect cables prevent damaging the cables when moving the
module in and out of the rack.
3. Disconnect the AC power cables from the base module.
4. Disconnect the Ethernet, SAS, and Fibre Channel cables from the base module.
5. Remove any USB devices, if present.
6. Completely loosen the front captive fasteners of the base module.
7. With assistance and while supporting the bottom of the module in the areas supported by the rack
shelves, slide the module out of the rack and set it on a flat, sturdy, static-safe work surface.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid personal injury or damage to the module, always support the bottom of the module
where the rack shelf contacts the module. Do not touch internal mechanical or electrical
components while moving the module.
8. Remove the library top cover plate, if present:
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