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Installation and Service Guide: Printer Controller EB-34
Introduction
Before you service the EB-34
Before you service the EB-34, it is strongly recommended that you make sure that you have the required tools (
and carefully review all precautions.
Also, keep in mind that the most common cause of a hardware problem is a faulty or loose connection. Before you
replace an expensive component, check internal and external connections.
Tools you will need
To install or service the EB-34, you will need the following tools and parts:
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ESD wrist grounding strap and antistatic mat
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Flathead screwdriver
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#0, #1, and #2 Phillips head screwdrivers
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Needlenose pliers
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EB-34 documentation, including the customer media pack and any related service bulletins
Precautions
Always observe the following general precautions when installing or servicing the EB-34:
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Only use the power cable that shipped with the EB-34 or an appropriate replacement power cable available from
an authorized provider.
Important:
Avoid touching magnetic tools to storage media such as hard disk drives. Contact between magnetic
tools and magnetic storage media may result in data corruption.
Warning:
The EB-34 contains hazardous moving parts. When servicing the EB-34, keep away from moving
fan blades.
Caution:
Avoid pressing the surface of the LCD.
Applying excessive pressure to the LCD window causes it to change color.
Caution:
Use a soft cloth moistened with Lens and Mirror Cleaner to clean the surface of the EB-34 display
window.
Other solvents, such as water, may damage the polarizer on the display window.
Important:
When connecting or disconnecting the power cable: