Introduction
This guide shows the owner of the device how to take and replace the locking mechanism for the scanner.
Tools
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Loosen the screws on the serial port by turning them counter clockwise by hand.
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After loosening the screws, pull the serial port out.
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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.
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Go all the way along the chassis until you can lift the upper lid.
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Do this by grabbing the upper lid from the sides and rotating it ninety degrees so it is perpendicular to the bottom lid.
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Grab the ribbon cable and gently pull it out of its slot with your fingers.
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The upper lid can now safely be removed from the bottom lid.
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Locate the locking mechanism in the front left hand corner of the device.
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Gently push on it until it becomes loose.
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Rotate and jiggle it until it comes out the bottom of the scanner.
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Find a replacement locking mechanism and insert it into the scanner.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
