Removing And Replacing The Drive - IBM 7208 Model 345 Service Manual

Removing and Replacing the Drive

To remove the drive from the 7208 Tape Drive:
1. Perform the cover removal procedure. Refer to "Removing and Replacing the
2. Tilt the 7208 Tape Drive on its side. Support the drive ( 1 in Figure 12) while
3. Support the drive while returning the 7208 Tape Drive to its original position.
4. Disconnect the power supply connector (J1) 3 from the drive.
5. Disconnect the internal SCSI bus cable 4 from the drive.
6. Disconnect the internal SCSI address cable 5 from the drive.
7. Slide the drive forward and out of the chassis.
Figure 12. Removing and Replacing the Drive
Cover" on page 26.
removing the four screws 2 that secure the drive to the chassis.
Note: To remove the cable, grasp the connector and pull it towards you. Do
not pull on the cable.
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