Samsung ML2510 Power Button Replacement
This guide will teach the user to access and replace the power button on the top of the Samsung ML2510 laser printer.
Written By: bbaustin
Introduction
This guide will require the user to disassemble the rear and top panel to access the button.
Tools Required:
- iFixit Opening Tools (1)
- Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
Step 1 - Back Panel
Action: Remove the hinged top panel by taking the small pins at the bottom of the panel out of their holes.
Visual Description: The image shows hands manipulating the rear of the printer, disengaging small pins from their housing to detach the top panel.
Step 2
Action: Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four 1-inch long, Phillips, PH#2 screws on the back of the printer.
Visual Description: The image displays the underside of the printer, with four screw locations clearly marked with yellow circles.
Step 3
Action: Gently lift the top panel while simultaneously pulling off the back panel.
Warning: ⚠️ Before pulling out the back panel entirely, make sure to remove the rear cooling fan from its slot.
Visual Description: This step shows three images: first, hands lifting the top panel and pulling the back panel away; second, a close-up of the internal components with the fan highlighted; third, the printer with the back panel removed, revealing the internal structure.
Step 4 - Power Button
Action: Remove the front panel by gently moving the holes on the panel from the pegs attached to the main printer body, one at a time.
Visual Description: The image shows the front panel of the printer being detached from the main body. Red circles highlight the pegs and corresponding holes where the panel is attached.
Step 5
Action: Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two, 1-inch, Phillips, PH#2 screws on the front face of the printer.
Visual Description: The image shows the printer with the front panel removed. Two screw locations on the front face are indicated by yellow circles.
Step 6
Action: Using a plastic opening tool, gently lift one side of the top panel from its peg. Repeat for the other side. Lift the top panel from the front to remove entirely. Turn over the top panel to reveal the underside, revealing the button.
Visual Description: This sequence of images demonstrates using a plastic tool to detach the top panel from its retaining pegs on both sides, followed by lifting the entire top panel off the printer. The final image shows the underside of the removed top panel.
Step 7
Action: Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two, 1-inch, Phillips, PH#2 screws from the underside of the top panel.
Visual Description: The image shows the underside of the detached top panel, with two screw locations circled in yellow.
Step 8
Action: Remove the clear plastic piece and the orange button from the panel. Remove the orange button and the spring from the clear plastic piece. Replace the button and reassemble the printer following the directions in reverse order.
Visual Description: The image shows a close-up of the power button assembly on the top panel. It illustrates the removal of the clear plastic piece and the orange button, and then the separation of the button from its spring.
