Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement

Introduction

If there are communication problems between the computer and your HP Deskjet F4480 printer, replacing the motherboard is an option to consider in order to fix this problem. The motherboard controls all operations and functions of the printer enabling it to run properly and communicate with the computer.

What you need

  1. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement, Front: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Open the front access panel by placing your finger in the front slot and pulling gently.

    Edit

  2. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement, Top Lid: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Open the protective lid that is covering the glass. Press gently against the base of the panel to remove the lid from the rest of the printer.

    Edit

  3. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 9mm T10 Torx screws on the top.

    Edit

  5. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the top panel off of the printer.

    • Do not tear or damage the two cables that connect the top lid to the motherboard.

    Edit

  6. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two cables by gripping each one close to their connection ports on the motherboard and gently disconnecting them.

    Edit

  7. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement, Mother Board: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement, Mother Board: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • The mother board is located at the back of the printer.

    Edit

  8. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Take note of the wire's location and orientation as this will be important to properly reassemble your device.

    • Remove all of the wires connected to the mother board. There are seven in total.

    Edit

  9. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 9mm T10 Torx screws that hold the motherboard to the body of the printer

    Edit

  10. HP Deskjet F4480 Mother Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • At this point, the mother board should be free of all connections from the rest of the printer.

    • Remove and replace the mother board with the new one.

    Edit
Conclusion

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

8 other people completed this guide.

Author

with 8 other contributors

Allen Bailey

Member since: 01/15/13

242 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Badges: 7

+4 more badges

Team

Cal Poly, Team 18-35, Regan Winter 2013 Member of Cal Poly, Team 18-35, Regan Winter 2013

CPSU-REGAN-W13S18G35

5 Members

15 Guides authored

3 Guide Comments

ok so ineed to replace the Motherboard -- where do I get this board and what is the cost?

Ken Craven - Reply Share

ou est localiser le sensor encoder module cb781-8006 merci

viateur levesque - Reply Share

ou est installer le sensor encoder CB781-8006 Merci

viateur levesque - Reply Share

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 5

Past 7 Days: 31

Past 30 Days: 97

All Time: 4,410