Disassembling Canon Pixma MP480 Rear and Side Panel

Step 1 Rear and Side Panel

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Remove the two 7.9 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 2

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Lift up the back cover to remove it.
You may need to lift firmly as it requires quite a bit of force.

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Step 3

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Open the front tray.

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Step 4

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Open the scanner compartment.
Make sure the blue lever locks into place to keep the compartment open.

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Step 5

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Remove the blue lever from its slot by pushing it back and twisting clockwise.
Close the scanner compartment and cover.

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Step 6

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Pry open the side cover with the plastic opening tool.

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Step 7

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Flip the printer over so that the bottom of the printer is facing you.
Use the plastic opening tool to remove the corner of the side panel from the plastic pin.

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Step 8

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Use the plastic opening tool to loosen the side panel from the bottom of the printer.