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If you're having scanning issues as a result of a faulty sensor bar, this is where you will want to begin.
To replace the sensor bar in the Canon CanoScan N670U, you must:
- Remove the two plastic bars that hold the glass scanner bed.
- Set aside the scanner bed.
- Loosen the belt from the plastic hook.
- Remove the sensor bar for replacement.
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            Open up your Canon CanoScan N670U to an upright position. 
 
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            Turn your device so that you're facing the long side of the Canon CanoScan N670U. 
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            Locate the small crevice between the plastic components of the scanner bed and the scanner base. 
 
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            Carefully insert a metal spudger tool in the crevice and slowly cut through the adhesive between the plastic components. 
 
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            Once the adhesive strip is sliced through, the plastic bar that is attached should release. Set aside the plastic bar. 
 
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            Repeat steps 2-4 for the other side of the scanner. 
 
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            Use your hands or a metal spudger tool to push the plastic bar at the bottom of the glass scanner bed forward until you can't push it any farther. 
 
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            Insert the metal spudger tool underneath the glass scanner bed. The front of the scanner bed should be resting on top of the tool. 
 
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            Slowly pull the glass scanner bed towards you and set the piece aside. 
 
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            This is the sensor bar that you will replace. 
 
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            Locate the small plug where the white strip of cable is connected to. 
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            Unfurl the cable strip if it's tucked in. 
 
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            Gently use tweezers or your fingers to rock the cable back and forth to disconnect the it. 
 
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            Locate the small metal spring behind the front buttons of the Canon CanoScan N670U. 
 
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            Use tweezers to gently remove the metal spring from the plastic hook. 
 
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            Flip the sensor bar over and unwind the belt from the gear system. 
 
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            Remove the sensor bar from the scanner and replace it with the new one. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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