HP LaserJet Enterprise M712 and HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M725 - Replace the Document Feeder Separation Pad Spring

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To see a short video demonstrating this procedure, click here.

• Use the table below to identify the correct kit part number for your product, and then go to www.hp.com/buy/parts to order the kit.

  Kit part number	Description
  5851-4879	Document feeder separation spring kit

• No special tools are required to install this kit.

1. Do the following:
   1. Turn off the product.
   2. Disconnect the power cable.

        warning:

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

2. Open the document feeder cover and locate the document feeder separation pad.
   
3. Press the tab (callout 1) toward the separation pad.
   
4. Rotate the separation pad assembly up and away from the document feeder, and then remove the assembly.
   
5. Remove the separation pad spring (callout 1).
   

note:

HP recommends responsible disposal of the duplex reverse guide.

1. Seat the spring on the spring pedestal (callout 1) under the separation pad.
   
2. Position the two tabs (callout 1) on the assembly in the holes provided in the document feeder chassis.
   
3. Rotate the assembly down and into the document feeder.
   
4. Insert the tab (callout 1).
   
5. Close the document feeder cover.
   
6. Do the following:
   1. Connect the power cable.
   2. Turn on the product.