Epson FX-2180 - Impact Printer, Service Manual

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FX-2180 Service Manual Disassembly and Assembly
Rev. A
4-6
4.2.2 Removing the Panel Board Assembly
1. Remove the printer cover and ribbon cartridge. (Refer to Section 4.2.1.)
2. Release the left clips for the panel board assembly by pushing them
from the cutout located on side front of the upper housing assembly.
3. Release FFC (flexible flat cable) by pulling the lock cover for CN1, and
then disconnect the FFC for CN1 and connector CN2 from the C165
PNL board assembly.
4. Remove the panel board assembly from the upper housing assembly.
C N 1
C N 2
L e f t C l i p
Figure 4-3. Remove the Panel Board Assembly
CHECK POINT
9
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Before disconnecting the FFC from CN1, slide
the lock cover for CN1 as shown in Figure 4-4,
and release the FFC from CN1. After
reconnecting the FFC for CN1, lock the lock
cover.
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The FFC must be connected properly, as shown
in following figure. Exposed terminals must be
connected face upward against the C165 PNL
board.
L o c k C o v e r f o r C N 1
C N 1
F F C
S l i d e
F a c e w i t h e x p o s e d t e r m i n a l
C N 1 C N 1
Figure 4-4. Lock Cover for CN1 and FFC