Tape Drive Assembly Removal Procedure; Tape Drive Assembly Replacement - Qualstar RLS-8350 Technical & Service Manual

No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver (optional)
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Figure 7-14 Tape Drive Assembly shown on rear of RLS

7.13.1 Tape Drive Assembly Removal Procedure

Power may remain on when performing this procedure.
1.
Remove any cables from the Tape Drive Assembly.
2.
Turn the thumbscrew fasteners counter-clockwise until they are fully disengaged.
3.
Slide the Tape Drive Assembly out of the RLS.
4.

7.13.2 Tape Drive Assembly Replacement

This procedure assumes that the Tape Drive Assembly was removed in Section 7.13.1.
Power may remain on when performing this procedure.
1.
Align the Tape Drive Assembly with its opening and push it into the rear of the
2.
library until it is seated.
Engage the two thumbscrew fasteners and turn them clockwise until they are
3.
fully tightened.
Reattach any cables removed from the Tape Drive Assembly.
4.
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Thumb Screws
Field–Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Tape Drive Assembly
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