Microtek ScanMaker 5900 New Locking Mechanism Replacement

Loosen the screws on the serial port by turning them counter clockwise by hand.

After loosening the screws, pull the serial port out.

Lift lid to its vertical position.

Pull lid straight up to remove it from the scanner.

Push the plastic opening tools into the crack between the top and the bottom of the chassis.

After placing one plastic opening tool into the slit, slide other plastic opening tools along the slit to detach the top from the bottom of the chassis.

Go all the way along the chassis until you can lift the upper lid.

Do this by grabbing the upper lid from the sides and rotating it ninety degrees so it is perpendicular to the bottom lid.

Grab the ribbon cable and gently pull it out of its slot with your fingers.

The upper lid can now safely be removed from the bottom lid.

Locate the locking mechanism in the front left hand corner of the device.

Gently push on it until it becomes loose.

Rotate and jiggle it until it comes out the bottom of the scanner.

Find a replacement locking mechanism and insert it into the scanner.