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Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB scanner motor.

What you need

  1. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • On the bottom of the scanner, remove the screw at the top left side.

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  2. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rubber foot pad opposite the screw hole to expose a second screw hole.

    • Remove the screw beneath the foot-pad.

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  3. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Rotate the scanner so the screw hole is located on the top left hand side.

    • Place the plastic opening tool between the top casement and bottom casement of scanner with the hook facing up.

    • Gently pry the two casements apart beginning above the screw hole and working your way around.

    • Note that the top and bottom casings are held together by a series of 6 tabs. There is one tab on each of the long sides of the scanner approximately 6 inches in from the corners. There are two tabs on each of the short sides of the scanner approximately 2.3 inches in from the corners. Use the spudger to unhook the tab from the top casement.

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  5. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the two casement pieces.

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  6. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement, Motor: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully detach the wires from the motherboard, pulling slowly but firmly.

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  7. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four screws holding the motor in place.

    • Note: the pictures hereafter shown are without the motherboard, but you do not have to remove the motherboard to access the motor.

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  8. Visioneer OneTouch 7400 USB Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motor out of the scanner.

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Conclusion

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

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