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Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement

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Time Required: 15 - 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace a damaged or malfunctioning control panel on your Brother IntelliFax-2840. The entire panel is replaced as a unit, including the buttons and display.

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    1. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement, Automatic Document Feeder: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two 15 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the ADF at the rear of the fax machine.

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    2. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull the ADF up and away from the machine.

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    1. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement, Control Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement, Control Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Gently lift up the control panel.

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    2. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use a finger or prying tool to gently pop off the right side control arm (furthest from the handset).

      • Repeat for the left side control arm.

      • You can make this task easier by taking the handset out of the cradle and setting it aside.

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    3. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Do not attempt to completely remove the control panel yet, as it is still connected by a cable.

      • Lifting from the front edge, gently flip up the control panel.

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    4. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • While supporting the control panel with one hand, remove the three 12.2 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the rear control panel cover.

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    5. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • While still supporting the control panel, use your fingers or a spudger to gently free the two plastic clips securing the rear control panel cover.

      • Slide the rear control panel cover down slightly to free it from the three clips along the upper edge.

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    6. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Separate the rear control panel cover from the control panel.

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    7. Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Brother IntelliFax-2840 Control Panel Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull the control panel cable straight out from its connector.

      • The control panel should now come free.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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