Quantum LTO-2 Installation Instruction
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Manually Removing an LTO Cartridge
Figure 1. Diagram of Drives with Leader Pin Inside LTO Cartridge (Tape Not Threaded on Take-up Hub)
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 cartridge you will need a small, flat-blade screwdriver
remove the cartridge. To remove the cartridge you will need a small, flat-blade screwdriver
1.
Verify that the leader pin is still inside the cartridge as shown in Figure 1Error! Bookmark not
defined.. If the leader pin has been pulled out of the cartridge and is still in the tape path, follow the
steps in “ Cartridge is Loaded and Seated with Tape Threaded” on page 44.
steps in “ Cartridge is Loaded and Seated with Tape Threaded” on page 44.
2.
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the worm gear counter clockwise (to the left). Figure 2 on page 3
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.
cartridge to slide partially out of the drive.
NOTE: Do not touch any other part of the drive mechanism during this process.