Section 7: Replacement Procedures
SATO M10e Service Manual PN: 9001113A Page 7-10
3 Remove two screws (2) securing interface board (3) on the exterior back side of printer.
4 Carefully withdraw interface board (3) from its connection with main circuit board (1).
5 Remove optional memory card (4) from the exterior back side of printer.
6 Mark, tag, and disconnect all wiring harnesses from main circuit board (1).
7 Remove two screws (5) securing main circuit board (1) to exterior back side of printer.
8 Remove four screws (6) securing main circuit board (1) to mounting brackets (7) and (8).
9 Manipulate main circuit board (1) from printer frame.
10 Mark, tag, and disconnect all wiring harnesses from ribbon drive board (9, Figure 7-8b).
Figure 7-8b, Ribbon Drive Board Replacement
11 Carefully detach ribbon drive board (9) from four standoffs (10) attached to printer frame.
12 Prepare to install replacement ribbon drive board (9).
13 Replace damaged standoffs (10) as required.
14 Apply replacement ribbon drive board (9) to standoffs (10) attached to printer frame.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
NOTE: The ribbon drive board may be removed from the existing standoffs
by using needle-nose pliers. Pinch the tip of each and pull the board free.
NOTE: When properly installed, the replacement ribbon drive board will
appear upside down. Orient board so that the SATO logo is on the lower end.
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