Data storage cartridge having a two-sided retainer spring for a leader pin

This invention relates generally to a data storage tape cartridge and more particularly to a data storage tape cartridge having a two-sided retainer spring for a leader pin. A data storage cartridge () includes a housing () having a first section () and a second section () operatively connected to each other. A first positioning member () and second positioning member () are operatively connected to the housing and are in axial alignment with each other. A leader pin () is positioned in the positioning members and held in position by the two-sided springs The springs are in position around a locating member