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HP Officejet Pro 6835 Sensor Chip Replacement

Introduction

The sensor chip is a small, green chip located in the top-right corner inside printer. It is held in by a small screw.

What you need

  1. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Sensor Chip 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 Sensor Chip 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 Sensor Chip Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Officejet Pro 6835 Sensor Chip 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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  6. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Sensor Chip Replacement, Sensor Chip: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Twist the screwdriver counter-clockwise to remove the T9 screw on the sensor chip.

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  7. HP Officejet Pro 6835 Sensor Chip Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pick up the sensor chip by the edges.

    • Pull the white cable to disconnect it from the sensor chip.

    • Repeat the process with the cable on the bottom.

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Conclusion

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

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