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HP Photosmart c3180 Control Panel Circuitry Replacement

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  1. HP Photosmart c3180 Control Panel Circuitry Replacement, Top Panel of HP Photosmart c3180 printer: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Photosmart c3180 Control Panel Circuitry Replacement, Top Panel of HP Photosmart c3180 printer: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before disassembling your printer, be sure that the printer has been unplugged to avoid any risk of injury.

    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the side panel next to control panel is facing you.

    • Remove the two T10 12mm Torx screws from the left side panel.

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    • Firmly pull the the back of the side panel until it separates from the body of the printer.

    • Rotate the side panel upwards while pulling it towards yourself to remove the panel.

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    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Grasp the paper tray and rotate it down.

    • Insert your fingers into the slot in the printer door and pull to rotate the gate down.

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    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.

    • Grasp both sides of the side panel and pull it forward to remove the panel.

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    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.

    • Lift the scanner lid to expose the scanner glass.

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    • Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.

    • Do not attempt to lift the top panel off the printer yet because it is still connected to the printer body by a cable.

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    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.

    • Inside the printer is a small white tab. Press it inward with a spudger until a pop is heard.

    • Remove the front panel by grasping its front and pulling away from the printer.

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    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Remove the cable connecting the top panel of the printer to the power button assembly.

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    • Carefully lift the top panel of the printer away from the printer body.

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    • Set aside the printer body.

    • Remove the three T10 12 mm Torx screws from the back of control panel circuit board.

  12. HP Photosmart c3180 Control Panel Circuitry Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using both hands, carefully lift the control panel circuit board from the top panel of the printer.

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