HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement This guide will show you how to replace the mother board in the HP Deskjet F4480.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
INTRODUCTION If there are communication problems between the computer and printer, replacing the motherboard is an option to consider in order to fix this problem. The motherboard controls all operations and functions of the printer enabling it to run properly and communicate with the computer.
TOOLS: T10 Torx Screwdriver (1)
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 1 — Open front access panel
Open the front access panel by placing your finger in the front slot and pulling gently.
Open the protective lid that is covering the glass. Press gently against the base of the panel to remove the lid from the rest of the printer.
Step 2 — Removing Top Lid
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 3
Remove the four 9mm T10 Torx screws on the top.
Step 4
Carefully lift the top panel off of the printer.
Do not tear or damage the two cables that connect the top lid to the motherboard.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 5
Remove the two cables by gripping each one close to their connection ports on the motherboard and gently disconnecting them.
Step 6 — Mother Board
The mother board is located at the back of the printer.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 7
Take note of the wire's location and orientation as this will be important to properly reassemble your device.
Remove all of the wires connected to the mother board. There are seven in total.
Step 8
Remove the three 9mm T10 Torx screws that hold the motherboard to the body of the printer
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 9
At this point, the mother board should be free of all connections from the rest of the printer.
Remove and replace the mother board with the new one.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-07-02 01:46:31 AM.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement This guide will show you how to replace the mother board in the HP Deskjet F4480.
Written By: Allen Bailey
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Page 1 of 7
HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
INTRODUCTION If there are communication problems between the computer and printer, replacing the motherboard is an option to consider in order to fix this problem. The motherboard controls all operations and functions of the printer enabling it to run properly and communicate with the computer.
TOOLS: T10 Torx Screwdriver (1)
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 1 — Open front access panel
Open the front access panel by placing your finger in the front slot and pulling gently.
Open the protective lid that is covering the glass. Press gently against the base of the panel to remove the lid from the rest of the printer.
Step 2 — Removing Top Lid
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 3
Remove the four 9mm T10 Torx screws on the top.
Step 4
Carefully lift the top panel off of the printer.
Do not tear or damage the two cables that connect the top lid to the motherboard.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 5
Remove the two cables by gripping each one close to their connection ports on the motherboard and gently disconnecting them.
Step 6 — Mother Board
The mother board is located at the back of the printer.
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 7
Take note of the wire's location and orientation as this will be important to properly reassemble your device.
Remove all of the wires connected to the mother board. There are seven in total.
Step 8
Remove the three 9mm T10 Torx screws that hold the motherboard to the body of the printer
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HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement
Step 9
At this point, the mother board should be free of all connections from the rest of the printer.
Remove and replace the mother board with the new one.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-07-02 01:46:31 AM.
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