HP StoreEver 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader User and Service Guide (AK377-96024, December 2012)

2. Pull straight back on the tape drive handle to remove the tape drive from the autoloader (see
Figure 86 (page 134)).
Figure 86 Removing the tape drive
Removing the base chassis
You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove and replace the base chassis assembly from the
rack or cover.
CAUTION: Lift the autoloader from the side edges. Lifting the autoloader from the magazine or
tape drive openings can damage the autoloader.
To remove the base chassis from the rack or table top conversion cover:
1. Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the autoloader during removal and replacement.
2. If the autoloader is mounted in a rack or tabletop conversion cover, from the front of the
autoloader (see Figure 87 (page 134), 1) loosen the screws inside the left and right front bezel
(these are captive screws and cannot be removed), then 2) slide the autoloader out of the
rack or cover using assistance.
Figure 87 Removing the base chassis from the rack
Unpacking the new chassis
Unpack the new chassis and place it on a sturdy table. Save the packaging materials to return the
old chassis.
134 Upgrading and servicing the tape autoloader