LaserJet Enterprise M506 - Install accessory: Internal USB ports (M506)

Introduction

This document provides the procedures to remove and replace the internal USB ports.

Before performing service

Turn the printer power off

• Disconnect the power cable.

  WARNING:

  To avoid damage to the printer, turn the printer off, wait 30 seconds, and then remove the power cord before attempting to service the printer.

CAUTION:

This part contains components that are electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive. To reduce the possibility of ESD damage, always touch the sheet-metal chassis to ground yourself before touching an ESD sensitive part.

Use the table below to identify the correct part number for your printer. To order the part, go to www.hp.com/buy/parts.

Internal USB ports part number
F2A87A	Internal USB ports (M506)

Required tools

No special tools are required to install this part.

After performing service

Turn the printer power on

• Connect the power cable.
• Use the power switch to turn the power on.

Post service test

Make sure that the printer initializes to a Ready state.

Print a configuration page to make sure that the printer is functioning correctly.

Step 1: Remove the formatter cover

1. Slide the cover toward the rear of the printer to remove it.
   Figure : Remove the formatter cover
   

Step 2: Unpack the accessory

Remove the new part from its package. Save all packaging for recycling.

For complete information on HP's recycling programs, go to Product return and recycling.

Recycle and unpack

Figure : Recycle and unpack

Step 3: Install the internal USB ports module

CAUTION:

 ESD-sensitive part.

1. Position the notches on the internal USB ports PCA over the clips on the PCA holder and press down to attach the PCA to the holder. Make sure that the clips snap into place.
   Figure : Install the PCA in the holder
   
2. Connect the wire harness to the PCA.
   Figure : Connect the wire harness
   
3. Position the tab on the PCA bracket in the slot on the formatter cage (callout 1), and then rotate the left end of the bracket toward the formatter to engage three tabs (callout 2).
   Figure : Install the internal USB ports module
   
4. Connect one connector on the USB PCA.
   Figure : Connect one connector
   
5. Connect one connector on the formatter.
   Figure : Connect one connector
   

Step 4: Install the formatter cover

1. Slide it toward the front of the printer to install it.
   Figure : Install the formatter cover
   

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