Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Replacing the Control Module
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module for 41U library configurations is on top of three expansion
modules and below the top expansion module.
Removing the Control
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1 Before removing a module, follow the instructions in Preparing to
Remove or Replace a Module on page 362.
2 Starting with the topmost module of your library, open the I/E
station and access doors of the module.
3 Disengage the Y-rails so the modules can be safely unstacked.
a From the front of the library, find the Y-rail release mechanism,
which is located on the left side of the module. Squeeze the
handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and release it so
that it locks into place.
b From the rear of the library, find the rear Y-rail release
mechanism located in the interior of the right side of the module.
Squeeze the handle of the Y-rail release mechanism, lift it, and
release it so that it locks into place.
Caution: Before unstacking the modules, the robot
assembly must be parked as described in
Preparing to Remove or Replace a Module
on
page 362.
Note: The rear Y-rail is impossible to lift up with the tape
drives installed.