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HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to remove the printer's encoder strip.

What you need

  1. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement, HP Officejet Pro 6835 Cover Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Open the main lid as far as it will go.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry off the hinge on the right side by pushing it to the left and off the hook.

    • Open the lid further.

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    • Use a T9 torx screwdriver to remove a total of ten (10) 12mm screws from the main cover by turning the screwdriver counterclockwise.

    • The two screws above the screen assembly are deep so you may need a long screwdriver.

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  4. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Grab the main cover and lift it up slightly.

    • Do not pull too hard—there is a cable connecting the cover to the printer.

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  5. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Grab the base of the white ribbon cable connecting the cover to the base of the printer and pull it out.

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    • Push the hook that is attached to the encoder strip towards the center of the printer.

    • Hold the hook pushed in and pull the strip off of the hook.

    • Repeat on the other side of the encoder strip.

    • During reassembly, the black triangle on the encoder strip should be on the right side of the printer.

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  7. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Encoder Strip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully slide the encoder strip out from the carriage.

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Conclusion

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

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