
Appendix B SDLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
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2 Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling of loose pieces
inside the cartridge.
Caution: If you
hear anything loose inside the cartridge, do not
use the cartridge.
3 Locate the
reel lock openings (see figure 99) and verify that you can
see the reel locks.
The reel locks are small plastic tabs near the
center of the reel lock
openings. They can be broken if the cartridge is dropped.
Caution: If
the reel locks are not visible, do not use the
cartridge.
Figure 99 Location of the Reel
Locks and the Hub
Reel lock
opening
Reel lock
opening
Spring-
loaded hub
4 Verify that the spring-loaded hub (see figure 99) is centered within
the circular opening in the tape cartridge.
5 Gently press the
hub, then release it. Make sure the hub springs back
into place and is still centered within its circular opening.
6 Open
the tape cartridge door (see figure 100):
a Gentl
y press up on the tab at the right side of the tape cartridge
door.
b Swing the door open.
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