M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 1-27
1-6.6.1 Prepare the M2488 Tape Drive
Refer to Figure 1-20, Figure 8-6 and Figure 8-7 during performance of this procedure.
STEP ACTION
1 Remove two screws from each of the foot rails on the bottom of the drive, then remove the foot
rails. See Figure 8-7.
2 Remove the top cover by removing the two screws from the left and right side, and the two screws
on the rear. Pull the cover up from the rear and slide backwards. See Figure 8-6.
Remove the top cover by lifting the front of the top cover BEFORE sliding it
backwards. Ensure that the cover does not catch on the components on the
PCBA under the top cover.
3 Remove the four screws from the sides of the front panel, then gently pull the front panel forward.
4 Disconnect the operator panel cable from the front panel.
5 Remove the two screws holding the panel bracket, then pull off the panel bracket.
CAUTION
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Figure 1-20. Prepare the M2488 Tape Drive
