HP Printers - Replacing the Internal Power Module for HP OfficeJet 4600, Deskjet 3500, and Photosmart 5500, 6500 Printers

This document provides instructions for replacing the internal power module for the following HP printers:

HP DeskJet printers	HP DeskJet 3520 e-All-in-One Printer HP DeskJet 3521 e-All-in-One Printer HP DeskJet 3522 e-All-in-One Printer HP DeskJet 3524 e-All-in-One Printer HP DeskJet 3526 e-All-in-One Printer
HP OfficeJet printers	HP OfficeJet 4610 All-in-One Printer HP OfficeJet 4620 e-All-in-One Printer HP OfficeJet 4622 e-All-in-One Printer
HP Photosmart printers	HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One Printer - B111a HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One Printer - B111b HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One Printer - B111g HP Photosmart 5511 e-All-in-One Printer - B111j HP Photosmart 5512 e-All-in-One Printer - B111a HP Photosmart 5512 e-All-in-One Printer - B111e HP Photosmart 5512 e-All-in-One Printer - B111f HP Photosmart 5514 e-All-in-One Printer - B111c HP Photosmart 5514 e-All-in-One Printer - B111d HP Photosmart 5514 e-All-in-One Printer - B111h HP Photosmart 5515 e-All-in-One Printer - B111a HP Photosmart 5515 e-All-in-One Printer - B111h HP Photosmart 5515 e-All-in-One Printer - B111j HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart 5522 e-All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart 5524 e-All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart 5525 e-All-in-One Printer HP Photosmart 6510 e-All-in-One Printer - B211a HP Photosmart 6510 e-All-in-One Printer - B211b HP Photosmart 6510 e-All-in-One Printer - B211e HP Photosmart 6512 e-All-in-One Printer - B211a HP Photosmart 6515 e-All-in-One Printer - B211a

Replace the internal power module when the printer does not respond after various attempts of troubleshooting.

Obtain a medium-sized flathead screwdriver.
Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
Disconnect the USB cable and network cable from the rear of the printer, if they are connected.
Rotate the printer so that the rear of the printer is facing you.
Locate the internal power module on the right-hand side of the rear of the printer.

Figure : Location of the internal power module
Turn the medium-sized flathead screwdriver in a counter-clockwise direction to remove the screw securing the cover of the power module. Do not lose the screw.

Figure : Remove the screw
Remove the power module cover, then set it aside.
Slide the power module out of the printer just enough to access the wire connector on top of the power module.

Figure : Slide out the power module
Disconnect the wire connector on top of the power module by gently lifting the connector upwards.

caution:
Do not pull on the wire.

Figure : Disconnect the wire connector
Remove the power module completely from the printer.

Figure : Remove the power module
Remove the new power module from its package.
With the power cord socket facing out, slide the new power module into the printer just enough to plug in the wire connector on top.
Plug the wire connector into the top of the new power module by gently pushing it downwards.

Figure : Plug in the wire connector
Push the power module into the printer until it stops.
Place the power module cover over the power module. The socket for the power cord should be visible.

Figure : Reinstall the power module cover
Insert the screw into the cover, then turn the flathead screwdriver in a clockwise direction to secure the cover.
Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
If necessary, reconnect the USB cable and network cable to the rear of the printer.

HP Printers - Replacing the Internal Power Module for HP OfficeJet 4600, Deskjet 3500, and Photosmart 5500, 6500 Printers

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