5. Completely loosen the front captive screws of the Base Module.
6. Slowly extend the Base Module from the front of the rack and remove it from the rack.
7. Place the Base Module on a flat, level surface, such as a table.
8. Remove the top library cover plate, if present.
a. Unlock the top cover with two small screwdrivers.
b. Remove the cover from the module.
Removing the accessor and spooling mechanism from the Base Module
1. Remove the left and right magazines by using the magazine release levers (circled in Figure 80 on
page 167). Push up on the lever, then pull the magazine out.
Figure 80. Magazine release levers
2. Slide the cartridge carrier toward the center of the accessor to access the robot-locking lever.
3. Standing at the front of the module, unlock the robot by moving the blue lever to the left, then toward
you, then to the right.
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