Compaq SW TL881 DLT Mini-Lib/1 User manual

TL881 MiniLibrary Drive Upgrade
Procedure
First Edition (May 1999)
Part Number ER-TL881-DA. A01/138248-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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TL881 MiniLibrary Drive Upgrade Procedure
First Edition (May 1999)
Part Number ER-TL881-DA. A01/138248-001

Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions....................................................................................................v
Symbols in Text.....................................................................................................vi
Symbols on Equipment..........................................................................................vi
Rack Stability.......................................................................................................vii
Getting Help.........................................................................................................vii
Compaq Technical Support ............................................................................vii
Compaq Website...........................................................................................viii
Compaq Authorized Reseller...........................................................................ix
Adding a Second Tape Drive
Parts Location.........................................................................................................1
Overall Procedure...................................................................................................2
Removing and Replacing the Skin Cover (Desktop Models Only).....................3
Removing and Replacing the Cover Plate.........................................................4
Removing and Replacing the Drive Caddy Assembly .......................................5
Installing the Second Tape Drive......................................................................7
Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1. Parts Location.........................................................................................1
Figure 2. Removing the Skin Cover........................................................................3
Figure 3. Removing the Cover Plate.......................................................................5
Figure 4. Drive Caddy Assembly Parts...................................................................6
List of Tables
Table 1 Parts Location ............................................................................................2

About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
the information and then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in thismanner indicatesthat failure to followdirections
in the warning could result in bodilyharmor loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set offin this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result indamage toequipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this mannerpresents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in thismanner presents commentary, sidelights,or interestingpoints
of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface or areaof the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shockhazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shockhazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle markedwiththese symbols indicatesa Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, ordamage to
the equipment, do notplug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.
Any surface or areaof the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface orhot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component,allow
the surface to coolbefore touching.

About This Guide vii
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate theequipment issupplied bymultiple sources of
power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
■The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■The full weightof the rackrestson the leveling jacks.
■The stabilizing feet are attached to the rackif itis a single rack
installations.
■The racksare coupled together in multiple rack installations.
■A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for
any reason.Extend onlyone componentat a time.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long you own the product. A technical support specialist will help you
diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process.
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ1. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
1For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

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listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to
the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
■Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■Product serial number (s)
■Product model name(s) and numbers(s)
■Applicable error messages
■Add-on boards or hardware
■Third-party hardware or software
■Operating system type and revision level
■Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.

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Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:
■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
■Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.

Adding a Second Tape Drive
IMPORTANT: All screws that do not use lock washers, captive washers or lock nuts
must have Loctite 222 applied when parts are reassembled in the field. If you ignore this
step, you might cause premature failure of the mechanism.
Parts Location
Figure 1 shows the location of most of the field replaceable parts. Table 1
describes the parts.
1
14
2
3456
7
8
9
1011
12
13
SHR-1201
Figure 1. Parts Location