Replace Kyocera FS-1010 sponge rubber

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — preparation

Before you start, turn off the printer and remove all cables

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Remove memory cover

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Philips screw that holds the memory cover on the right side of the printer in place.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Remove top cover

Open the cover to change the toner

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove top cover

Remove the top cover from the printer.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the side cover

To remove the side cover, the front paper feed must be opened. In addition, the front paper cassette must be removed by pulling out to release one of the clips.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove control board

Remove all cables from the board.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove control board

Remove the three Philips screws securing the board

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Remove gear cover

Remove the Phillips screw that secures the gear cover.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — First feed breaker

Here are the three intake breakers to work on in the next steps.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Remove first feed breaker

On this feed breaker, you can find foam rubber on the bracket as well as on the main feed breaker.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Remove old sponge rubber on the metal bracket

The green marked area usually contains black sponge rubber.

crwdns2936071:012crwdne2936071:0 — Remove sponge rubber on the first feed breaker

The green marked area usually contains black sponge rubber.

crwdns2936071:013crwdne2936071:0 — Remove second feed breaker

For the two remaining feed breakers, the foam rubber is located only on the feed breakers themselves.

crwdns2936071:014crwdne2936071:0 — Remove metal bracket

Use tweezers or forceps to remove the spring that connects the metal fork to the feed breaker.

crwdns2936071:015crwdne2936071:0 — Remove old sponge rubber and replace

Use a slotted screwdriver, a spudger or something similar to remove the sponge rubber.

crwdns2936071:016crwdne2936071:0 — Remove third feed breaker

Remove the plug that connects the feed breaker to the board.

crwdns2936071:017crwdne2936071:0 — Final result and review

Here is the finished result. On all four intake breakers, the old sponge rubber was removed and replaced.