Spectra Logic Spectra 12000 User manual

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LCDandTouchScreen
ReplacementGuide
• Spectra12000™Library
• Spectra64000™Library

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Notices
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of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special,
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LCD and Touch Screen Replacement Guide: Spectra 12000 Library, Spectra 64000 Library
Copyright © 2002 Spectra Logic Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................4
Prepare the Library and the Host System..................................................6
Remove the LCD Assembly.........................................................................7
Remove the Touch Screen........................................................................11
Replace the LCD .......................................................................................13
Replace the Touch Screen ........................................................................15
Replace the LCD Assembly.......................................................................17

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Introduction
AboutThisManual
This manual describes the procedure for replacing the liquid crystal display (LCD) and
the touch screen in Spectra 12000 or Spectra 64000 automated tape libraries.
Caution: The LCD is a static sensitive device. Please use a static
dissipative wrist strap or other ESD equipment and/or tools for
this process.
AbouttheLCDAssembly
The LCD assembly consists of the LCD and the touch screen. Both are used together to
operate the Library Controller (LC) on Spectra 12000 and Spectra 64000 automated
tape libraries.
Figure1 LCD(Spectra12000libraryshown).
LCDand
touchscreen.

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EstimatedTimeRequired
This procedure should take about 30 minutes.
MaterialsandToolsRequired
You will need an LCD Replacement Kit, P.N. 90919022, or Touch Screen Replacement
Kit, P.N. 90919049, from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller.
You will also need:
• The library door key
• A #2 Phillips screwdriver

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PreparetheLibraryandtheHostSystem
Shutdownthe librarywhilekeepingSCSIconnectiontothehostsystem
1. Disable any backup software that may try to access the library.
2. Switch off the power button at the rear of the library.
3. Disconnect the AC power cable.
Warning: Electric shock inside the library can cause injury or death.
Disconnect the AC power before opening the library door.
4. If necessary, move the library to a location where you have full access to the front
of the library.
Warning: The library is heavy.
• The Spectra 12000 library weighs approximately 275 lbs.
(125 kg).
• The Spectra 64000 library weighs approximately 881 lbs.
(400kg).
Get help when moving the library.

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RemovetheLCDAssembly
1. Use the library door key to open the door.
2. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the top door filter
to the door (Figure 2).
3. Lift up and out to remove the door filter.
Figure2 Removescrewsattachingthetopdoorfiltertothe
door.

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4. Remove the eight screws holding the door access panel to the door (Figure 3).
Make sure to hold the door access panel when removing the last screw, because it
can drop off.
5. Detach the LCD door cable (Figure 4).
Figure3 Removescrewsattachingtheaccesspaneltothe
door.
Figure4 DetachtheLCDdoorcable.

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6. Remove the bottom two screws and the right-hand top screw holding the LCD to
the door (Figure 5).
Figure5 RemovethreeofthefourscrewsholdingtheLCDtothe
door.

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7. While supporting the LCD with one hand, remove the last screw
(Figure 6, Figure 7).
Caution: The touch screen is located directly behind the LCD, and it is
connected only by an electrical ribbon. Make sure that when
you remove the LCD that you also remove the touch screen
simultaneously, or damage may occur.
8. Using both hands, pull the LCD and touch screen away from the door.
Figure6 SupporttheLCD. Figure7 Removethelastscrew.

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RemovetheTouchScreen
1. Carefully place the LCD and touch screen face down on a clean surface (Figure 8).
2. Remove the touch screen’s electrical ribbon from the LCD by sliding the plastic
connector forward and carefully pulling out the ribbon (Figure 9).
3. Lift the LCD off of the touch screen.
Figure8 TheLCDandtouchscreenfacedown.
Figure9 Gentlyremovethetouchscreenribbon.

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HowtoProceed
If you are replacing the LCD, go to Replace the LCD on page 13.
If you are replacing the touch screen, go to Replace the Touch Screen on page 15.

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ReplacetheLCD
1. Remove the new LCD from its packaging, make sure that the LCD is free of debris.
2. Place the LCD, screen side up, on a clean flat surface. Use the touch screen you just
removed and place it flush on the new LCD and make sure it is perfectly square
(Figure 10).
Note: The touch screen has two different sides. One side has a clear flat
surface, the other side has a slightly rough matte surface. Make
sure that the matte side is facing up when it is placed on the new
LCD.
Figure10 ThetouchscreenonthenewLCD,mattesideup.

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3. With two hands gently turn the LCD and touch screen over so that the touch screen
is face down (Figure 11).
4. Attach the touch screen’s electrical ribbon to the LCD by carefully inserting the
ribbon into the plastic connector labeled CONN 2. Make sure that the connector is
open before insertion. Once the ribbon is completely inserted, lock it in place by
sliding the plastic connector back (Figure 12).
Go to Replace the LCD Assembly on page 17, to complete the procedure.
Figure11 TheLCDandtouchscreenfacedown.
Figure12 Connectthetouchscreen’sribbontotheLCD.

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ReplacetheTouchScreen
1. Remove the new touch screen from its packaging.
2. Remove the center felt pieces to expose the glass touch screen.
3. Place the LCD you just removed from the library, screen side up, on a clean flat
surface. Place the new touch screen flush on the new LCD and make sure it is
perfectly square (Figure 13).
Note: The touch screen has two different sides. One side has a clear flat
surface, the other side has a slightly rough matte surface. Make
sure that the matte side is facing up when it is placed on the new
LCD.
Figure13 ThenewtouchscreenontheLCD,mattesideup.

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4. With two hands gently turn the LCD and touch screen over so that the touch screen
is face down (Figure 14).
5. Attach the touch screen’s electrical ribbon to the LCD by carefully inserting the
ribbon into the plastic connector labeled CONN 2. Make sure that the connector is
open before insertion. Once the ribbon is completely inserted, lock it in place by
sliding the plastic connector back (Figure 15).
Go to Replace the LCD Assembly on page 17, to complete the procedure.
Figure14 TheLCDandtouchscreenfacedown.
Figure15 Connectthetouchscreen’sribbontotheLCD.

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ReplacetheLCDAssembly
1. While holding both the LCD and touch screen together with both hands, carefully
fit the LCD assembly into the bezel, making sure that the touch screen fits properly
into the bezel.
2. Once the LCD assembly is in place, use one hand to hold it and install the four
countersunk screws (Figure 16, Figure 17).
3. Close the door and make sure the LCD is properly aligned in the bezel. If there is a
gap between the LCD and the front door, or the white insulation around the
touchscreen is visible, the LCD is not properly aligned; remove the four LCD screws
and adjust the LCD in the bezel.
Figure16 SupporttheLCD. Figure17 Installthefourscrews.

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4. Attach the LCD door cable (Figure 18).
5. Install the eight black countersunk screws attaching the door access panel to the
door.
Figure18 AttachtheLCDdoorcable.
Figure19 Attachtheaccesspaneltothedoor.

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6. Install the two screws attaching the door filter to the door.
7. Close and lock the door.
This completes the LCD and touch screen replacement procedure.
Ifyouhavedifficulty
If you need assistance, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at [phone] or
[phone], extension 3175. Tell the support representative that you are either
replacing the LCD or replacing the touch screen in your Spectra 12000 or Spectra
64000 automated tape library.
Figure20 Attachthedoorfilter.