Drop Detect And Bail Sensors Removal - HP C2858A Service Manual

DROP DETECT AND BAIL SENSORS REMOVAL

To remove the drop detect or bail sensor, refer to Figure 6-27 and perform the following
procedure:
1. Remove the window assembly.
2. Remove the left endcover.
3. Move the pen carriage to the middle of the platen.
4. Disconnect the drop detect sensor cable connector from the wire harness. Release the
drop detect sensor cable from the Y-tensioner bracket and let the cable hang down.
5. Using a TORX T-9 screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the service sta-
tion cover to the service station housing.
6. While holding the sled in position with one hand, lift the service station cover up.
Slowly release the sled and lift the cover clear of the service station housing.
7. To remove the drop detect sensor, pull the drop detect sensor up and out of the service
station housing.
8. To remove the bail sensor, use a small flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry up on
the bail sensor and lift the sensor out of the service station housing.
When installing, be sure the small bail flag properly actuates by manually
raising and lowering the bail.
Removal and Replacement
6-40
Note