Lexmark MS911 - Horizontal Top Contact Connector

To avoid damaging the connectors and their cables, observe the following:
• Do not insert the cables where the contacts are facing the locking actuator.
• Do not insert the cables diagonally into the ZIF socket.
• Avoid using a fingernail or sharp object to open the locking actuator.
• Avoid pressing against the cables when opening the locking actuator.
These are the types of the ZIF connectors that are used in this printer:
• Horizontal top contact connector
• Horizontal bottom contact connector
• Vertical mount contact connector
• Horizontal sliding connector
Horizontal top contact connector
This connector uses a back flip locking actuator to lock the ribbon cable into the ZIF connector.
Warning—Potential Damage: When opening or closing this type of actuator, lift or close the two tabs located on
each end of the actuator. The two tabs should be moved simultaneously. Do not close the actuator from the center.
Removing the cable
1 Unlock the actuator.
2 Remove the cable.
Inserting the cable
Make sure that the actuator is unlocked before installing the cable. The tabs are vertical when the actuator is locked.
1 Insert the cable on top of the actuator with the contacts facing up.
Note: Make sure that the cable is installed squarely into the connector to avoid intermittent failures.
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Repair information
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