Somark LABSTAMP - Removing the Fallen Needle; Replacing the Machine Top Cover

18 Troubleshooting | Labstamp User Guide | PN: 1202.D
6.1.5.1. Locate the four (4) deeply recessed socket head cap screws found on the bottom of the
Machine.
Note: These are not the four socket head cap screws used to secure the rubber feet to
the Machine bottom. DO NOT LOOSEN THESE.
6.1.5.2. Keeping the Machine upright, slide it forward until one end overhangs partially the
edge of the work table.
6.1.5.3. Using a 9/64” Allen hex key, remove completely two (2) of the four (4) deeply recessed
socket head cap screws.
Note: The screws have been semi-permanently secured using a locking adhesive. It
may require some torque to begin turning them.
6.1.5.4. Still keeping the Machine upright, rotate it 180 degrees and slide it forward until the
other end overhangs partially the edge of the work table.
6.1.5.5. Remove completely the two (2) remaining deeply recessed socket head cap screws.
6.1.5.6. With the four mounting screws removed, lift the blue Top Cover straight up using two
hands and set it carefully aside.
Caution: Take care to avoid dropping anything inside of the Machine while it is open.
6.2. REMOVING THE FALLEN NEEDLE
6.2.1. With the blue Top Cover removed, locate the fallen Needle and extract it.
Note: If the Needle is not immediately visible, look beneath the black Restraint Plate (i.e. the
plate where the Restraint Platform is inserted into the Machine.)
Caution: When reaching into the Machine, take care to avoid touching any of the electronics (i.e.
any part of the green printed circuit boards, wiring, and cables).
6.2.2. Inspect the extracted Needle for damage.
6.2.2.1. If it is the intent to re-use the extracted Needle, it must be inspected for damage. The
Needle tips are very delicate and one or more of the four Needle tips may have
become j-hooked. If so, discard the Needle.
6.3. REPLACING THE MACHINE TOP COVER
6.3.1. Using two hands, lower the blue Top Cover down onto the Machine.
6.3.1.1. While lowering, angle the Top Cover with the front edge of the cover slightly lower
than the rear in order to first engage the top lip of the angled Keypad Faceplate.
6.3.1.2. With the Top Cover engaging the Faceplate, lower the rear of the Top Cover until it
rests on the silver-coloured Backplate in back.
6.3.1.3. Release the Top Cover.