HP Laserjet 5 Service Manual

Subpads
NoteWhen you replace the Separation Pad, you should also replace the smaller subpads
at the same time.
1Place your index finger on the subpad.
2Press toward the top of the printer.
Subpad Removal
Figure 6-34
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Feed Assembly
The Feed Assembly is located in the Paper Feed Frame.
1Remove the Printer Covers, Pickup Roller Assembly (Figures 6-23 through 6-25),
and Paper Feed Frame (Figures 6-26 through 6-29).
2Turn the Paper Feed Frame upside down.
3Remove the Feed Roller Shaft by lifting the plastic tab up (Figure 6-35, callout 1)
and sliding it out the side of the Paper Feed Frame (Figure 6-35, callout 2).
Feed Assembly Removal (1 of 3)
Figure 6-35
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4Remove the self-tapping screw that holds the Feed Assembly in place (Figure 6-36,
callout 1).
NoteBefore proceeding to Step 5, examine the tabs and how they fit into their slots
(Figure 6-36, callout 2). The tabs must be reinstalled to exactly this position.
5Remove the Feed Assembly.
Feed Assembly Removal (2 of 3)
Figure 6-36
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6Turn the Feed Assembly over and place it in one hand with the roller-side down.
Pop one of the tabs on the other side and the feed roller should fall into your hand
(Figure 6-37).
Feed Assembly Removal (3 of 3)
To reinstall
Before securing the screw, ensure the tabs on the Feed Assembly are positioned in
their slots on the Paper Feed Frame (Figure 6-35, callout 2). Failure to do so will
cause paper feed problems.
Figure 6-37
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Bottom Assemblies
Memory Door Guide
1Remove the Printer Covers.
2Remove any extra memory.
3Two tabs hold the memory door guide on the printer chassis. Press each tab inward
(Figure 6-38).
4Pull the memory door guide out.
Memory Door Guide Removal
Figure 6-38
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Motor
1Remove the Printer Covers.
2Remove the motor connector (Figure 6-39, callout 1).
3Remove the memory door guide to expose the two motor screws.
4Remove the motor screws (Figure 6-39, callout 2).
5Lift the Motor out.
Motor Removal
Figure 6-39
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DC Controller
1Remove the Printer Covers.
2Disconnect the motor connector from the motor (Figure 6-39, callout 1).
3Disconnect the Solenoid connector from the DC Controller (Figure 6-22, callout 1).
4Remove the back sheet metal plate and disconnect the PS202/PS204 connector
(Figure 6-29).
5Remove the AC Cable cover and disconnect the AC Cable from the DC Controller
(Figures 6-13 and 6-14).
6Tip the printer on its top, with the front facing you.
7Remove the (4) screws (Figure 6-40, callout 1). One of the...

8Lift the bottom plate, rotating the plate toward you from the back as if hinged on the
front. Release the Fusing Assembly connector (J206) (Figure 6-41, callout 1).
CautionESD SENSITIVE!
DC Controller Removal (2 of 3)
Figure 6-41
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9Remove the (7) remaining connectors (Figure 6-42, callout 1).
10Remove the screws (5) that secure the DC Controller to the metal case (Figure 6-42,
callout 2).
DC Controller Removal (3 of 3)
11Remove the DC Controller by lifting gently on the side opposite the formatter, then
sliding it out.
CautionBe careful not to rotate the DC Controller as you remove it.
NoteWhen ordering, the DC Controller does not come with any connectors. Use the
current connectors or refer to the connector chart in Chapter 8 for...

Formatter PCA
CautionESD SENSITIVE!
1Remove the Printer Covers and complete the DC Controller removal direction up to
step 8 (Figures 6-40 and 6-41).
2Remove the two cable clips (Figure 6-43, callout 1).
3Remove all (4) screws from the formatter cover (Figure 6-43, callout 2). Lift the I/O
shield to remove it.
4Remove the Control Panel display cable (Figure 6-43, callout 3).
5Slide the formatter away from the DC Controller PCA to remove it from the
connector.
Formatter Board Removal
NoteThe formatter I/O...