Remove Scanner Assembly

Remove the printer from the optional second paper tray.

Pull out the paper tray from the front, and the duplexer from the rear.

Removing the print head (see the HP user guide) may also reduce the chance of ink leakage while working on the printer.

Hold up the control panel with one hand, reach underneath it with the other, and pull firmly downward on the curved support to detach it from the display

Lifting the display further up, reach behind the brown plastic cover, and pull it forwards to release it

Rest the machine on it's rear panel, so you can access the cable.

Lift up the brown clamp, and pull out the cable

Using a T-10 Torx screwdriver, undo the two screws beneath the display (pictured)

On the back of the printer, remove the two screws on the right hand side (left-hand when viewed from the front. (pictured)

Open the door on the front of the computer, and remove the one screw on the lower left-hand side. (pictured)

Using a spudger lever firmly outwards on the lower rear side of the panel.

With your other hand, push the panel backwards, It will slide half a centimeter backwards and come free.

Disconnect the scanner flatfex, sheet feeder and LED cables (marked in red).

Remove the earth strap (marked in yellow).

Remove the five remaining screws around the top of the printer. Front side behind door is first screw. (pictured)

The last four screws are on back. (pictured).

Lift the scanner assembly away from the printer.