Section 7: Replacement Procedures
SATO M10e Service Manual PN 9001113A Page 7-11
15 Connect all applicable wiring harnesses to ribbon drive board (9).
16 Secure main circuit board (1) to brackets (8) and (7) using four screws (6), two screws (5).
17 Reconnect all applicable wiring harnesses.
18 Reinstall optional memory card (4) as applicable.
19 Reinstall interface board (3) and secure using two screws (2).
20 Restore power and test cycle.
21 Reattach left, front, and top housing covers.
MEMORY CARD REPLACEMENT
The optional memory card is direct connected to the main circuit board via a slot on the exterior
back side of the printer. To replace the memory card, simply withdraw the defective from its slot
and insert the replacement.
PANEL BOARD REPLACEMENT
On the M10e printer, the LCD and panel boards are integrated. One cannot be replaced without
the other. Follow the procedures below for instructions on panel board replacement.
1 Switch off the printer and disconnect the power supply cord.
2 Open the top housing cover and remove the front housing cover.
3 Locate panel board (1, Figure 7-9) mounted to the interior of the front cover (2).
4 Disconnect panel board wiring harness (A), power switch wiring harness (B), and cutter
safety switch harness (C).
5 Remove four screws (3) securing panel board (1) to front housing cover (2) and lift away.
6 Leave button plate (4) in place unless replacing that as well.
7 Insert replacement panel board (1) onto front housing cover so that the board’s buttons are
aligned with their respective slots.
8 Connect panel board wiring harness (A), power switch wiring harness (B), and cutter safety
switch (C).
9 Reconnect power supply cord, test cycle, and reattach front housing cover.
NOTE: Refer to Figure 10-5 of the Diagrams & Schematics section should
assistance be required in wiring harness connection.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover installation.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
