User manual MICROTEK GLASS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS CHASSIS VI

[. . . ] Make sure that the area you touch on your PC is bare metal and not coated with paint or plastic. This will allow for any static electricity to discharge from your body. Reminder: Make sure that the scanner power cable is disconnected from the back of the scanner at this point. Note: Care should be taken throughout all disassembly and reassembly procedures never to smudge or soil the lens or either mirror. [. . . ] Removing the scanner's glass bed itself requires some ability to multi-task and you will be using both hands. See illustration below which will indicate where you will need to use the "Phillip" screwdriver or pen to release the scanner's glass bed. Female Hinge Receptacle Glass Bed Lock Female Hinge Receptacle You will be using the "Phillip" head screw driver or pen to push slightly downward on the scanner's glass bed lock to release the scanner's glass bed. See Illustration on following page for demonstration. Notice how as you push slightly downward with the screw driver, you use you free hand to pry loose the scanner's glass bed assembly. Once you have moved the glass bed about a half-inch towards the rear of the scanner, you can then release the lock mechanism and use both hands to remove the scanner's glass bed. Use screwdriver to push and your free hand to wedge the scanner's glass bed loose at the same time. See illustration below Push Down Lightly Warning: Push lightly on the scanner's glass bed lock. If you push to hard you can damage or break the locking mechanism. Push Toward Back Front of Scanner Rev. 1. 2 Last Revised on 4/20/06 4 of 10 Chassis VI Glass Cleaning Instructions 5. Once glass bed is released grab it with both hands and pull away from the scanner. See Illustration 1a below 1a Pull upwards to remove glass bed. Glass Bed Front Rev. 1. 2 Last Revised on 4/20/06 5 of 10 Chassis VI Glass Cleaning Instructions Place the scanners glass bed on a flat surface with a cloth or towel underneath to prevent scratching on the glass while clean the glass. Cleaning Tip: The best way to clean the scanner glass bed is with a clear glass cleaner solution. Make sure you do not use the blue, red, yellow or any other color dye solutions. Using color dye solutions can form streaks on the scanners glass bed. Use the clear solutions for best results. You can also use a 50/50 solution mix distilled water and pure alcohol. Also use a soft cloth and avoid all abrasive material such as sponges and rough paper towels. Do not spray directly on the scanner upper housing glass, as there is a calibration strip on the underside of the glass bed that when stained affects scans adversely. Tip: You may also want to take advantage of the fact that the scanner's glass bed is off the scanner chassis and there is a large enough opening to utilize the compressed air to blow out the dust and debris from the scanners internal circuitry. Rev. [. . . ] 1. 2 Last Revised on 4/20/06 8 of 10 Chassis VI Glass Cleaning Instructions 3. Next slide the scanner's glass forward or towards the front of the scanner to lock in the scanners glass bed. Note: You will here a soft clicking sound once the scanner's glass bed is locked in place. See illustration below: Soft clicking sound will come the locking Slide scanner glass bed forward until it locks. Rev. [. . . ]