User`s guide

Chapter 2 Installing Internal Tape Drives
Installation Summary
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• Hold the drive by its edges only. Avoid touching any exposed parts
on the printed circuit board.
• Always place the drive on top of or inside the antistatic bag to reduce
the chance of ESD damage.
Installation Summary 2
The following steps summarize the installation procedure for your
internal tape drive.
1 Gather the Necessary Tools
2 Review the Drive’s Default Settings
3 Record Your Drive’s Information
4 Access the Inside of the Computer
5 Mount the Drive into the Computer Mounting Bay
6 Attach a SCSI Interface Cable
7 Attach a Power Cable
8 Complete and Verify Your Installation
Collecting the Necessary Tools 2
Before proceeding with the installation, gather the tools you will need to
install the internal tape drive into the computer mounting bay. The
following list identifies some of the tools you will need. You may need
additional items, depending on your installation requirements.
• PHILLIPS® screwdriver
• Flatblade screwdriver, if your computer uses flathead screws
• Torx screwdriver, if your computer uses torx screws
• Computer documentation, which you can refer to during the
installation