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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Scotch TL901, use our service manual.

  1. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Laminator: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • The Scotch TL901 Laminator

  2. Scotch TL901 Teardown, Unscrewing the Case: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws from the bottom of the plastic case.

    • Rubber feet in the four corners must be removed first to gain access to the screws underneath. A sticker may also be covering the middle screw on the left.

  3. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Opened Laminator: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull off the silver plastic cover and gain access to the internal components.

    • The rollers, motor, circuit board, and LEDs are all visible now.

  4. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Circuit Board: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • First unplug all three wire headers connected to the circuit board.

    • Unscrew the two screws holding down the circuit board by its corners and remove the board from the laminator.

  5. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Spring: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unhook the spring from the plastic surrounding the motor.

  6. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Rollers: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Hold the roller enclosure from both sides, indicated by the markers, and pull upwards and slightly out.

    • Free access to the motor and rollers is now possible.

  7. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Motor: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the motor from the rollers by unscrewing the three screws holding them together.

  8. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Sensor: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the sensor from the roller enclosure by unscrewing the two spring-loaded screws.

  9. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Other Side: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two screws and the bar on the other.

  10. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Gears: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the black washers sideways off the metal rod of the roller.

    • Pull the gears off.

  11. Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Disassembled Rollers: step 11, image 1 of 2 Scotch TL901 Teardown, The Disassembled Rollers: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • With the gears off, the plastic panel falls off and the rollers come out of the enclosure.

    • The laminator is now disassembled.

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Why is the screw on the left side so hard to get out?

Teri L Geist - Reply

Thank you..

Putting it back together is more of a challenge.

Frank - Reply

You're right Frank. For me, getting it to stay together after the tear down and reassembly required superglue and two extra screws. ;) But at least it's working again. Thanks for the great instructions.

pjcall975 - Reply

Thank you! Just needed to open and remove a jam. Followed your guide and all is well.

KQuinn

Kate Quinn - Reply

Thank you for posting these instructions. I was able to remove a quarter that got trapped inside.

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