6. Replacing Parts 
 
6-2-18. Carriage PCB Assy 
 
Adjust the firmware with GT-3 Service Tool, after you replace to the new Encoder PCB Assy. (Refer to “3-3. 
GT-3 Service Tool”.) Refer to the page “How to connect/disconnect the FFC Connector” in this session (next 
page) when you handle FFC Connectors.   
 
Required Tools 
・  Thermistor 
 
Disassembling 
1.  Remove the AC Cord and open the Cover UB.   
2.  Disconnect the Harness: Encoder (1) from the Connector (CN5) (1) on the Carriage PCB.   
Remove the two Fixing Tubes (2) and remove the Carriage PCB Upper Cover (3)   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  GT-3 Series 
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3.  Disco
nnect all the FFCs (4) that connect to the Carriage PCB.   
 
<Note>The FFCs (5) in blue frame are not available, depending on the models.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CN5
(3)
(1) 
(3) 
(2) 
 
(5) 
(4)