Epson Expression 1680 Special Edition Product Support Bulletin(s) - Page 12

EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN Date: 10/01/2001 PSB No.: PSB.2001.10.003 Reference: N/A Originator: RD Authorization: Affected Product(s): Expression 1600/1680/1640XL and GT 10000+ Subject: Safely Removing a Jammed IEEE 1394 Scanner Interface Card This bulletin provides instructions on how to safely remove the IEEE 1394 scanner interface card in cases where is necessary to remove it or re-insert it and this simple operation becomes unexpectedly difficult because the card gets jammed in the slot. Description: The cards have a plastic isolation sheet attached at the bottom that prevent short-circuiting components as illustrated in this figure: Isolation plastic sheet (card turned Normally, the card slides in and out of the scanner option slot without difficulty, but if the center of this plastic sheet gets arched, it may hit the bottom edge of the option slot metal housing preventing the card from coming out. See figure below: Area where plastic sheet hits the metal (Inclined bottom view) 1