Figure 42. Removing the tape drive
Next steps
1.
Replace the tape drive.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Installing the tape drive
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you follow the procedure listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the front bezel.
4. If applicable,
remove the tape drive
NOTE:
The procedure to remove the tape drive blank and the tape drive is similar.
Steps
1. Align and slide the tape drive into the tape drive bay until it clicks into place.
2. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, secure the tape drive to the drive bay.
3. Connect the power and data cable connectors to the connectors on the tape drive.
4. Connect the power and data cable connectors to the backplane and the system board.
NOTE:
Route the cables properly to prevent them from being pinched or crimped.
After working inside your
system.
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
blank.
system.
Installing and removing system components
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