▌1▐
Threader
intermediate gear
▌2▐
Threader
mechanism gear
▌3▐
Loader motor worm
gear
5. As the leader pin is secured in the cartridge, you hear the leader pin retention spring clips click into
place. If you do not hear the click, continue rolling until the threader intermediate gear (▌1▐ in
Figure 42) stops. The LBA is in the correct position.
Note: Be sure to keep tension on the tape as the LBA is drawn into the cartridge.
6. Rotate the loader intermediate gear (▌1▐ in Figure 43) clockwise as viewed from the front of the
drive until it stops. This action releases the LBA leader pin.
7. Rotate the threader motor worm gear (▌3▐ in Figure 43) counterclockwise until the leader block is in
front of the read/write head. This action moves the LBA out of the cartridge.
▌1▐ Loader motor worm gear ▌2▐ Leader block assembly (LBA)
8. Rotate the loader motor worm gear (▌3▐ in Figure 43) counterclockwise as viewed from the front of
the drive until it stops.
9. Remove the cartridge from the cartridge loader tray.
10. Reassemble the drive by reversing the procedure in Step 4 in “Beginning procedure” on page 87.
11. Reassemble the drive chassis by following the steps in “Replacing the internal drive” on page 96.
Figure 42. Drive with cover removed to reveal gear train.
Figure 43. Leader block assembly (LBA)
Appendix E. Information for trained service personnel 95
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