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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your TCM Laminiergerät (transparent blau), use our service manual.

    1. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Preparation: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Unplug your laminator and wait for it to cool down!

      • Place the laminator on a flat work surface.

      • Gather your tools:

      • Phillips screwdriver

      • Spudger

      • Opening tool(s)

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    2. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Flip the laminator over: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laminator over so that the back is facing up.

      • Look for the four rubber feet.

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    3. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Release the rubber feet: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully pry the rubber feet out with a spudger.

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    4. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Release the case screws: step 4, image 1 of 3 TCM Laminator Disassembly, Release the case screws: step 4, image 2 of 3 TCM Laminator Disassembly, Release the case screws: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Release the five screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

      • The screws may have fused to the plastic due to the heat during lamination. Use a suitable Phillips screwdriver and enough pressure to avoid stripping the screws.

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    5. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Prying open the housing: step 5, image 1 of 3 TCM Laminator Disassembly, Prying open the housing: step 5, image 2 of 3 TCM Laminator Disassembly, Prying open the housing: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Insert an opening tool of your choice (spudger, opening pick, or plastic card) into the notch marked in red and carefully pry the lower half of the housing away from the other.

      • Remove the lower half of the housing completely once the two parts have been separated.

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    6. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Releasing the laminating unit from the housing: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully pull the laminating unit out of the housing.

      • Watch out for the cables! Even if they seem very sturdy, they could tear if subjected to too much tension.

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    7. TCM Laminator Disassembly, Releasing the motor from the laminator unit: step 7, image 1 of 2 TCM Laminator Disassembly, Releasing the motor from the laminator unit: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully release the two Phillips screws.

      • The screws are slightly shorter than the housing screws. Store the screws in two separate containers until the end of the repair so you do not mix them up!

      • Now you can remove the motor.

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