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Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement

Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement

nathan zorndorf

nathan zorndorf and 5 other contributors

Last updated on January 28, 2014

20 - 40 minutes
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This guide will show you how to detach the motherboard from the printer, in order to replace or repair it.

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  1. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement, Rear and Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement, Rear and Side Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 7.9 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  2. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the back cover to remove it.

    • You may need to lift firmly as it requires quite a bit of force.

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  3. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Open the front tray.

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  4. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Open the scanner compartment.

    • Make sure the blue lever locks into place to keep the compartment open.

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  6. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the blue lever from its slot by pushing it back and twisting clockwise.

    • Close the scanner compartment and cover.

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  7. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the side cover with the plastic opening tool.

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  8. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the printer over so that the bottom of the printer is facing you.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the corner of the side panel from the plastic pin.

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  9. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to loosen the side panel from the bottom of the printer.

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  10. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the 6 ribbon wires out.

    • Gently pull the 4 molded cable assemblies out.

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  11. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the five silver Phillips screws that secure the motherboard:

    • Five 3.65mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  12. Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Canon Pixma MP480 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Once all wires and screws have been removed, gently take the motherboard out of the printer.

    • These wires are soldered onto the bottom of the PCB and must be de-soldered in order to completely detach the motherboard from the printer.

    • If you do not know how to operate a soldering iron, do not attempt to finish this guide.

    • De-solder these eight solder joints on the bottom of the motherboard.

    • When reinstalling the motherboard back into the printer, solder the highlighted joints (in orange markers in the second photo) back onto the board.

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Conclusion

Congratulations on successfully removing the motherboard from the printer! To reassemble the motherboard, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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