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Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis

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  1. Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove serial port connection: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove serial port connection: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove serial port connection: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Loosen the screws on the serial port by turning them counter clockwise by hand.

    • After loosening the screws, pull the serial port out.

  2. Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove Lid: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove Lid: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Remove Lid: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Lift lid to its vertical position.

    • Pull lid straight up to remove it from the scanner.

  3. Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Detach plastic latches: step 3, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Detach plastic latches: step 3, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Detach plastic latches: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Push the plastic opening tools into the crack between the top and the bottom of the chassis.

  4. Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Continue latch detachment: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Continue latch detachment: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Continue latch detachment: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • After placing one plastic opening tool into the slit, slide other plastic opening tools along the slit to detach the top from the bottom of the chassis.

    • Go all the way along the chassis until you can lift the upper lid.

  5. Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Fully remove the upper lid: step 5, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Fully remove the upper lid: step 5, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Microtek ScanMaker 5900 Outer Scanner Chassis, Fully remove the upper lid: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Do not fully remove the lid until you remove the ribbon cable attached to the front of the upper lid.

    • Do this by grabbing the upper lid from the sides and rotating it ninety degrees so it is perpendicular to the bottom lid.

    • Grab the ribbon cable and gently pull it out of its slot with your fingers.

    • The upper lid can now safely be removed from the bottom lid.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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