Repositioning a leader pin in a 3592 cartridge
Move a leader pin into its proper position in a 3592 tape cartridge in the event that the pin is improperly positioned.
Before you begin
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Attention: Use a repaired
tape cartridge only to recover data and move it to another
cartridge. Continued use of a repaired cartridge might
void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge.
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If the leader pin in your 3592 tape cartridge becomes dislodged from its pin-retaining spring clips, you must use the IBM® Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (part number 18P8887) to reposition it.
A leader pin that is improperly seated inside a cartridge can interfere with the operation of the drive. Figure 1 shows a leader pin in the incorrect 1 and correct 2 positions.
To place the leader pin in its proper position, you will need the following tools:
- Plastic or blunt-end tweezers
- Cartridge manual rewind tool (from the Leader Pin Reattachment Kit, part number 18P8887)

To reposition the leader pin, perform the following steps.