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M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 8-35
8-8 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the User’s Manual, Chapter 6, for a description of preventive maintenance procedures.
8-9 TAPE PATH CLEANING PROCEDURE
If the media created excessive debris buildup on the head or head guide, then manually wet clean the
head or head guide as follows:
NOTE: Under normal conditions, this procedure is unnecessary. Only service personnel should per-
form this procedure.
Figure 8-1. Tape Path Cleaning
STEP ACTION
1 Turn the tape drive power switch to off. Disconnect SCSI cables and power cord.
2 See Figure 8-1. Remove the two screws from the fan cover. Open the fan cover.
3 Without allowing hands to contact the head or guides, clean the tape path (head) and head guides
using a cotton swab and 98% isopropyl alcohol. Do NOT use Freon solvent.