Acer AIT-1 SDX-400V User Manual page 23

Caution
Stop rotating the motor shaft immediately, when the guide B gets to the
area below the line C-C (This line is defined by 2 circular tape guide
surfaces of the cartridge). Otherwise the gear of the drive can be
damaged.
A
tape guide surface
C
The Initial Position of the Threading Mechanism
5
Before manual eject procedure, tape slack must be removed
in order to prevent tape damage. Rotate the gear
mechanism located on the bottom of the drive
counterclockwize to tighten the tape.
6
After the tape slack has been removed, continue to turn the
Loading moter shaft located on the bottom of the drive
clockwise by a precision screwdriver until the tape cartridge
is lifted out of the drive mechanism and is ejected.
7
Return the drive to Acer for repair.
detail A
B
tape guide surface
Cartridge
C
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