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Operation and maintenance
Case 1: Cartridge Is loaded and seated
If the cartridge is loaded and seated and the leader pin is still inside the cartridge,
follow these steps to remove the cartridge. To remove the cartrige you will need a
small, flat-blade screw driver
1. Verify that the leader pin is still inside the cartridge as shown in Figure 11 on the
previous page. If the leader pin has been pulled out of the cartridge and is still in
the tape path, follow the steps in Case 2: Cartridge Is loaded and tape is
partially threaded on the following page.
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the worm gear counter clockwise (to the left).
Figure 12 shows the location of the worm gear. This will gradually raise the
cartridge elevator and cause the cartridge to slide partially out of the drive.
Note.
Do not touch any other part of the drive mechanism during this process.
Figure 12. Diagram of Viper 200 showing worm gear
3. Continue turning the worm gear until the cartridge is sticking out of the unit
approximately 17 mm (.66"). Then carefully pull the cartridge out by hand.
4. After you have removed the cartridge, put the top cover back on the drive; then
replace and tighten the screws.
5. Return the drive to Seagate.
Caution.
Do NOT use the drive after you have removed a cartridge. The drive
must be returned to Seagate for servicing.
If you have any questions on this process, contact Seagate Technical Support for
Tape Products (see page 48 for contact numbers).
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