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Exabyte Mammoth Field Instructions

8mm tape drive replacing the cartridge loader
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December 1996
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Removing the cartridge loader . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the cartridge loader . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
319933-000

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin ..... . . 2 Removing the top cover and faceplate ..3 Removing the cartridge loader ... . 5 Installing the cartridge loader .

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Copyright 1996 by Exabyte Corporation. All rights reserved. This item and the information contained herein are the property of Exabyte Corporation. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer...

  • Page 3: Removing The Top Cover And Faceplate

    Removing the top cover and faceplate § Torque limiting screwdriver § T-6 TORX bit § A pair of tweezers Remove the two side screws and one rear screw that attach the top cover to the tape drive (see Figure 1). .ECKHA Removing the top cover To remove the top cover, slide it back about 1 inch (2.6 cm).
  • Page 4 Removing the top cover and faceplate If your tape drive has an LCD on the faceplate, disconnect the LCD flex cable before you remove the faceplate. Unlock the LCD flex cable connector by pulling one end of the tab and then the other toward the cable (see Figure 2).

  • Page 5: Removing The Cartridge Loader

    ! Removing the cartridge loader If your tape drive has a wire clip on the inner front panel, use a T-6 screwdriver to loosen the clip (see Figure 4). Remove the wires from the clip. .ECKHA" Loosening the cartridge loader wire clip Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the cartridge loader wire connector from the circuit board (see Figure 5).

  • Page 6: Installing The Cartridge Loader

    " Installing the cartridge loader Use a T-6 screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the cartridge loader to the tape drive (see Figure 5). The screws are very small. Be careful not to drop them into the tape drive. Lift the back of the cartridge loader slightly.
  • Page 7 If your tape drive has a wire clip, guide the cartridge loader wires into the clip and tighten the wire clip screw. Note: If you need to replace the door, refer to Replacing the Exabyte Mammoth Door (part number 319934). December 1996...

  • Page 8: Replacing The Faceplate And Top Cover

    # Replacing the faceplate and top cover Place the tape drive on a flat surface. Align the bottom of the replacement faceplate with the bottom of the tape drive. Position the LED guard on the back of the faceplate on the left side of the tape drive. Position the faceplate tabs inside the side panels and press the faceplate onto the tape drive (see Figure 7).
  • Page 9 # Replacing the faceplate and top cover If your faceplate has an LCD, pull the tab on the LCD flex cable connector toward the left side panel (see Figure 8). If your faceplate does not have an LCD, go to step 6, below. .ECKHA&...

  • Page 10: After Replacing The Cartridge Loader

    The tape drive door closes when you pull the cartridge out § If you have a faceplate with an LCD, make sure the LCD operates correctly. Refer to Exabyte Mammoth Installation and Operation (part number 306484) for more information about the LCD. If you experience any problems, make sure: §...

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