Removing A Drive Module; Figure 2-8 Ribbon Cable And Connector - HP A5585A - SureStore DLT E Tape Library 4/40 Upgrade And Replacement Instructions

Removing a Drive Module

NOTE To preserve SCSI communications, do not loosen or remove the SCSI
cable(s) connected to the outside of the drive module. The connection to be
removed is located inside the drive module.
NOTE When the drive module has been successfully taken offline, one of the
LEDs on the back of the drive will be flashing yellow.
Remove the drive module using the steps below:
1. Verify the external SCSI cable is secured to the connector plate.
2. Loosen the thumbscrews on each side of the connector plate, located
3. Gently remove the connector plate with SCSI cable(s) still connected.
CAUTION Use standard precautions for electro-static discharge (ESD) protection.
4. Grasp the ribbon cable that is plugged into the drive module. Remove
Figure 2-8 Ribbon Cable and Connector
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in the middle of the drive module (Figure 2-8).
the cable by gently pulling the connector to the left (see Figure 2-8).
Removing and Replacing Major Library Components
Removing and Replacing Drive Modules
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