Remove a tape drive
Use this information to remove a tape drive.
Before removing a tape drive:
If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.
Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock.
- Use the front door key to unlock the front door (available on some models), and then open the front door.
Remove the server cover (see Remove the server cover).
To remove a tape drive, complete the following steps:
- Gently pull the metal tab on the side of the chassis and push the tape drive outward from the rear; then, draw the tape drive out of the chassis.Figure 1. Tape drive removal
After removing the tape drive:
Install one of the following:
Another tape drive or optical drive.
A drive filler in the vacant drive bay.
If you are instructed to return the defective component, please package the part to prevent any shipping damage. Reuse the packaging the new part arrived in and follow all packaging instructions.
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