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38 Viper 200 LTO Product Manual
Case 2. Cartridge is loaded and seated and tape is threaded
Follow these steps if the cartridge is loaded and seated, and the tape is entirely or
partially threaded into the drive. You will need a small, flat-blade screwdriver and a
1.5-mm hex wrench. Figure 18 shows key components of the drive mechanism that
are referred to in the text below.
Note. Do not touch any part of the drive mechanism except for the components
specified in the instructions. Be especially careful not to touch the tape head
assembly. The MR elements in this assembly are highly susceptible to
damage from static electricity.
Worm gear
Head assembly
Tape grabber
Lead screw
Load arm
Take-up reel
and hub
Slot in
drive chassis
Figure 18. Diagram of Viper 200 showing key components used in manual cartridge
removal (no tape cartridge in drive)
1. Make sure the head assembly is in the lowered position by turning the lead
screw (shown in Figure 19) clockwise with the flat blade screwdriver. This is
necessary to allow the load arm to clear the head assembly when it is moved
back toward the cartridge.