1/4 Inch Tape Cartridge (Type 6335) - IBM i 830 Repair Manual

Remove and Replace Procedures

1/4 inch Tape Cartridge (Type 6335)

Attention: This procedure is very delicate and may damage or destroy the tape
cartridge. Use this procedure only when you have attempted the other options for
removing the tape cartridge.
The following procedure describes how to remove a tape cartridge manually from
an internal 1/4 inch tape unit. This procedure may be required if a defective tape
cartridge or tape unit has caused the cartridge ejection function to fail. The
procedure may also be needed if the data on the tape cartridge is either critical or
sensitive and the customer can not afford its loss.
1. Power off the tape unit.
2. Carefully lift and turn the manual tape cartridge unload lid A.
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The cartridge D is pushed out the tape unit door and can be removed.
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