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Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement

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Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement

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This guide shows the owner of this scanner how to replace a dead bulb inside the scanner.

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    1. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove serial port connection: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove serial port connection: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove serial port connection: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Loosen the screws on the serial port by turning them counter clockwise by hand.

      • After loosening the screws, pull the serial port out.

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    2. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove Lid: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove Lid: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove Lid: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Lift lid to its vertical position.

      • Pull lid straight up to remove it from the scanner.

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    1. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach plastic latches: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach plastic latches: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach plastic latches: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Push the plastic opening tools into the crack between the top and the bottom of the chassis.

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    2. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Continue latch detachment: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Continue latch detachment: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Continue latch detachment: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • After placing one plastic opening tool into the slit, slide other plastic opening tools along the slit to detach the top from the bottom of the chassis.

      • Go all the way along the chassis until you can lift the upper lid.

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    3. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Fully remove the upper lid: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Fully remove the upper lid: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Fully remove the upper lid: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Do not fully remove the lid until you remove the ribbon cable attached to the front of the upper lid.

      • Do this by grabbing the upper lid from the sides and rotating it ninety degrees so it is perpendicular to the bottom lid.

      • Grab the ribbon cable and gently pull it out of its slot with your fingers.

      • The upper lid can now safely be removed from the bottom lid.

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    1. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Locate the bulb: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Locate the bulb: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • After opening the chassis, you will see a white bulb spanning the width of the scanner.

      • Lift up the black piece of plastic the bulb is attached to from the left hand side until it is perpendicular with the bottom lid of the scanner.

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    2. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach the bulb electrical connection: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach the bulb electrical connection: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Detach the bulb electrical connection: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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      Tweezers
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      • Use tweezers to grab the plastic casing the wires are housed in.

      • Gently jiggle the plastic back and forth until it can be pulled from its connection.

      • Pull the wires out of the circuit board.

      • Pull the wires up and out over the top of the plastic housing.

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    3. Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove the bulb: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove the bulb: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Bulb Replacement, Remove the bulb: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Place the plastic housing back into the bottom lid of the scanner.

      • Remove the plastic panel by gently pushing on the plastic latches with a plastic opening tool.

      • Pull the bulb and wire out of its plastic casing.

      • The bulb is now free to be replaced.

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

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