1. Remove the SPDF unit. (SPDF Unit)
  2. Remove the scanner front cover. (Scanner Front Cover)

  3. Remove the scanner upper cover [A].

  4. Pull the carriage belt [A] slowly to move the scanner carriage unit [B] to the right. Never push or pull on the carriage unit directly.

  5. Remove the screw of brackets [A] and then remove bracket [B].
    Bracket [A] is attached with tape [C] and cannot be removed. Let bracket [A] float free slightly, and then remove bracket [B].

  6. Slide the bracket [A] and then detach the carriage belt [B] from the pulley.

  7. Disconnect the FFC [B] while lifting up the scanner carriage [A].

    • The FFC is attached at [C] with double-sided tape. Do not try to strip the FFC off with force.
    • When reassembling, be sure to align the tape position where it was originally attached.

  8. Remove the shaft [B] from the carriage [A].

  • Never wipe grease on the shaft of the scanner carriage.