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Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel

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  1. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel, Top Panel of HP Photosmart c3180 printer: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel, Top Panel of HP Photosmart c3180 printer: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before disassembling your printer, be sure that the printer has been unplugged to avoid any risk of injury.

    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the side panel next to control panel is facing you.

    • Remove the two T10 12mm Torx screws from the left side panel.

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  2. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Firmly pull the the back of the side panel until it separates from the body of the printer.

    • Rotate the side panel upwards while pulling it towards yourself to remove the panel.

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  3. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Grasp the paper tray and rotate it down.

    • Insert your fingers into the slot in the printer door and pull to rotate the gate down.

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  4. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.

    • Grasp both sides of the side panel and pull it forward to remove the panel.

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  5. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.

    • Lift the scanner lid to expose the scanner glass.

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  6. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two T10 12 mm Torx screws.

    • Do not attempt to lift the top panel off the printer yet because it is still connected to the printer body by a cable.

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  7. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees counter clockwise.

    • Inside the printer is a small white tab. Press it inward with a spudger until a pop is heard.

    • Remove the front panel by grasping its front and pulling away from the printer.

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  8. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the printer 90 degrees clockwise.

    • Remove the cable connecting the top panel of the printer to the power button assembly.

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  9. Disassembling HP Photosmart c3180 Top Panel: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift the top panel of the printer away from the printer body.

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Conclusion

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

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