Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel

Written By: Jim

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Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

If you need to remove the top panel of your HP Photosmart c3180 printer, follow this guide.

Be sure to remove the ink-cartridges and unplug the printer before beginning disassembly of the device.

Tools

Step 1

Before disassembling your printer, be sure that the printer has been unplugged.
Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the side panel next to control panel is facing you.
Remove the two T10 12mm Torx screws from the left side panel.

Step 2

Firmly pull the the back of the side panel until it separates from the body of the printer.
Rotate the side panel upwards while pulling it towards yourself to remove the panel.

Step 3

Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.
Grasp the paper tray and rotate it down.
Insert your fingers into the slot in the printer door and pull to rotate the gate down.

Step 4

Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.
Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.
Grasp both sides of the side panel and pull it forward to remove the panel.

Step 5

Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.
Lift the scanner lid to expose the scanner glass.

Step 6

Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.
Do not attempt to lift the top panel off the printer yet because it is still connected to the printer body by a cable.

Step 7

Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.
Inside the printer is a small white tab. Press it inward with a spudger until a pop is heard.
Remove the front panel by grasping its front and pulling away from the printer.

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Garofalo - 06/03/20