Horizontal Top Contact Connector - Lexmark MB2338 Service Manual

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not insert the cable so that the contacts are facing the locking actuator.
The contacts always face away from the actuator.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not insert the cable diagonally into the ZIF socket. This can cause damage
to the contacts on the cable.
Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid using a fingernail, or sharp object to open the locking mechanism. This
could damage the cable.
Warning—Potential Damage: Avoid pressing against the cable when opening the locking mechanism. This
can also damage the cable.
These are the types of ZIF connectors used in this printer:
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Horizontal top contact connector

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Horizontal bottom contact connector
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Vertical mount contact connector
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Horizontal sliding connector
Horizontal top contact connector
This FRU contains a horizontal top contact cable connector. Read the instructions before proceeding.
The horizontal top contact connector uses a back flip locking actuator to lock the ribbon cable into the Zero
Insertion Force (ZIF) connector. The cable is inserted horizontally into the connector.
Warning—Potential Damage: When opening or closing this type of actuator, gently lift or close the two tabs
located on each end of the actuator. The two tabs should be moved simultaneously. Do not close the
actuator from the center of the actuator.
Removing a cable from the horizontal top contact connector
1
Place a finger at each end of the locking actuator, and then gently lift the actuator to the unlocked position.
2
Slide the cable out of the connector.
Parts removal
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