Dell Photo Printer 720 Encoder Strip Replacement

ID: 40822

Description: The encoder strip is the thin plastic ribbon...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips head #2 screwdriver to remove the 4 screws located on the bottom of the Dell Photo Printer 720.

2. Use a spudger to wedge between the cover and base of the printer (where the light grey and black portions meet).
3. Pry apart the light grey cover from the black base.
4. Gently flip the printer upright to its standard position and carefully lift off the cover.

5. Slide the ink cartridge from the right side to the middle left so it is out of the way.

6. Grab ahold of the encoder strip on the right side. Gently tug the strip outward and swing the end piece towards you to unhook the encoder from the prong.
7. Carefully unhook the opposite end of the encoder strip to full disconnect the part.
8. To replace new encoder strip, reattach each end to the hooks by reversing previous steps.