General Precautions On Disassembly; Releasing Plastic Latches - Ricoh B174 Service Documentation

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY

3. REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
3.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ON DISASSEMBLY
When you disassemble and assemble components, you must use extreme caution.
Cables are near parts that move. Because of this, install the cables carefully. If
components are removed, cables moved during the procedure must be put as near
as possible to their initial positions. Before you remove a component from the
machine, make a note of the cable routing.
Before you do work on the machine, you must do these steps:
1. Make sure that no documents are stored in memory.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Remove the toner and drum cartridges before you disassemble parts.
4. Use a flat and clean surface.
5. Replace only with approved components.
6. Be careful when you remove plastic components. Do not use force.
7. Make sure that all components are in their correct positions.

Releasing Plastic Latches

Many parts set in their positions with plastic latches. The latches break easily.
Release them carefully. Push the hook end of the latch away from the part to which
it is latched to remove these parts.
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