Internal Components - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

• The cartridge will not eject automatically at the end of a mid-tape recovery. Instead,
• INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE DRIVE ARE DELICATE AND CAN
Before You Begin
1. If you have not already done so, attempt to remove the cartridge with the device
2. If you have not already done so, ensure the operator has issued the appropriate
3. If you have not already done so, attempt to remove the cartridge by power
4. If the cartridge unloads, inform the operator that the cartridge is unloaded. If the
Recommended Tools
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• ESD Kit
• Flashlight (optional)
• #1 Flathead screwdriver (optional)
Beginning Procedure
1. Remove the drive. See "Removing/reinstalling the Tape Drive from/in the
2. Place the drive on a non-slip, sturdy work surface.
3. Ground yourself to the drive by using the ESD Kit.
4. Remove the cover of the drive by performing the following steps:
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TS2900 Tape Autoloader Setup, Operator, and Service Guide
the tape will be reloaded into the drive and may result in the loss of data.
EASILY BE DAMAGED. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN MANUALLY
REMOVING A CARTRIDGE THAT WILL NOT EJECT AFTER PRESSING THE
UNLOAD BUTTON.
power ON and using library manager, a host application, or the unload button.
When using the Unload button, press and hold the button for 12 seconds. This
will cause the drive to eject the cartridge when it has completed the mid-tape
recovery.
application commands to perform a rewind and unload of the cartridge. This is
to ensure that the stuck cartridge is not due to a hang condition in the
application.
cycling the drive. Look for the drive to attempt a midtape recovery.
Note: It can take up to one hour for the cartridge to rewind and unload.
cartridge does not unload, repeat steps 2 and 3 once before continuing with this
procedure.
Library" on page A-10.
a. To remove the drive bezel, pull the right side of the bezel from the front of the
drive, then pull the left side of the bezel out of the frame of the drive.
b. To remove the cover of the internal drive, remove the four cover-mounting
screws ( in Figure A-15). Two screws are located on each side of the drive.
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Remove the cover by lifting it up.