Tape Tangled Along Tape Path; Rewinding Tape Into Cartridge - IBM System Storage TS2230 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Figure E-9. Rewinding tape into cartridge
10. Test the drive (see "Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics" on page 3-9) to

Tape Tangled along Tape Path

1. Carefully pull out excess tape and untangle.
2. Set the drive on its left side with the head and tape path facing up.
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Loader motor worm gear
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Outer guide rail
WARNING: DO NOT
TOUCH
7. Reassemble the drive by reversing the procedure in Step 4 in "Beginning
Procedure" on page E-5.
8. Reassemble the chassis by reversing the steps in "Removing a Drive from an
Enclosure" on page E-1.
9. Allow the drive to perform mid-tape recovery. This takes several minutes.
When this activity completes, push the Unload button to eject the cartridge.
determine if it should be replaced.
Note: If you find the tape to be broken, go to one of the following appropriate
procedures:
v "Tape Spooled off Supply Reel" on page E-6
v "Tape Pulled from or Broken near Leader Pin" on page E-8
--OR--
"Tape Broken in Mid-tape" on page E-9
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Takeup reel motor
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Supply reel motor
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