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HP LaserJet M506, MFP M527, HP LaserJet Managed E50045, E52545 - Removal and replacement: embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC)

Introduction
Step 1: Remove the formatter cover
Step 2: Remove the embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC)
Step 3: Unpack the replacement eMMC
Step 4: Install the eMMC
Step 5: Install the formatter cover
Step 6: Reinstall the product firmware
note:
M506 (all) and M527dn printers only.

Introduction

This document provides the procedures to remove and replace the embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC).

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 cable 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.
note:
Do not replace the formatter, DC controller, and eMMC PCA simultaneously during a single printer servicing. Doing so might cause the printer to become unstable or inoperable.
note:
Data stored on the eMMC is not secure and cannot be encrypted.
Use the table below to identify the correct part number for your printer. To order the part, go to www.hp.com/buy/parts.
embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) kit part number
B5L32-60002 (M527dn)
B5L32-67901 (M506)
embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) with instruction guide
embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC) with instruction guide

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: Remove the embedded MultiMedia Card (eMMC)

  caution:
ESD-sensitive part.
note:
M506 (all) and M527dn printers only.
  1. Locate the eMMC component on the formatter, and then pull it straight off of the formatter to remove it.
    Figure : Remove the eMMC

Step 3: Unpack the replacement eMMC

Unpack the replacement assembly from the packaging.
  caution:
ESD-sensitive part.
note:
HP recommends responsible disposal of the defective assembly.
Figure : Recycle and unpack illustration

Step 4: Install the eMMC

  caution:
ESD-sensitive part.
note:
M506 (all) and M527dn printers only.
  1. Align the connector on the replacement eMMC (callout 1) with the connector on the formatter, and then push the eMMC onto the formatter to install it.
    note:
    Push on the eMMC at the location shown by the arrow. Ignore any “Push here” label on the eMMC itself. Make sure that the eMMC is fully seated in the connector .
    note:
    The eMMC can only be installed in one direction on the formatter.
    Figure : Install the eMMC

Step 5: Install the formatter cover

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

Step 6: Reinstall the product firmware

note:
If this installation is a replacement eMMC, use the following steps to reinstall the firmware.
  2. Select Upgrade now.
  3. Find your Enterprise printer model.
  4. Select the link to open the firmware download page.
  5. Select OS Independent from the list of operating systems.
  6. Under the Firmware section, find the file for multiple operating systems.
  7. Select Download.
note:
To view installation instructions, go to www.hp.com/go/futuresmart. Select Upgrade now, and then select How to perform a firmware update.

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