Help!!

*res3567* · 06-01-2009, 10:48 PM

I left my printer attached to my laptop and forgot. I moved my laptop to put it on my dresser and the printer went flying and crashed. I put most everything back together but my LCD screen is electronically disconected. I can live without it but when I fired it up, I get the yellow flashing instead of green light. I don't know what is wrong because the LCD can't tell me because of the obvious.

Does anyone have a printer like this (HP Photosmart 7350)?......... Maybe know how to fix?......

I know this is shot in the dark, but maybe?........

Ebay will be my next plan, I guess........

I just spent $50 in new ink and I just installed the carrtidges.......

I would not be so fustrated if it were not the money spent on the ink.

I would just buy a new style printer. This one is an excellent unit but it is old.

I don't like wastng money and that is what will happen if I buy a new unit as they use the new VIVARA inks.

*imtheguy* · 06-01-2009, 11:16 PM

If I can just try the obvious, have you tried plugging the ribbon cable to the LCD back into the PCB card edge connector? If thats all that really got pulled out then its fixable by forum message.

If there is something broken not visable in the pics I am bowing out as I would love to help but can't reach it from here.

*res3567* · 06-01-2009, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by imtheguy

If I can just try the obvious, have you tried plugging the ribbon cable to the LCD back into the PCB card edge connector? If thats all that really got pulled out then its fixable by forum message. If there is something broken not visable in the pics I am bowing out as I would love to help but can't reach it from here.

Ok, I need to know were it is. It looks like an easy fix; it just locating the connector. Am I going to have to break out my screwdriver is really what I am asking, and I don't mind if I don't have to remove a ton of other parts to get to it.

Thank you so much for your reply BTW!

*imtheguy* · 06-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Just look for a matching connector on the PCB for the ribbon cable. There may be extra pins scattered around the PCB but probably not an entire matching connection. It will be fragile so you may need to brace the connector as you push. check the male connector first and straighten any pins (if its a pin type connection) that were bent. If you can do this w/o opening the case, maybe with needle nose pliers, thats fine.

*res3567* · 06-01-2009, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by imtheguy

Just look for a matching connector on the PCB for the ribbon cable. There may be extra pins scattered around the PCB but probably not an entire matching connection. It will be fragile so you may need to brace the connector as you push. check the male connector first and straighten any pins (if its a pin type connection) that were bent. If you can do this w/o opening the case, maybe with needle nose pliers, thats fine.

Thank you sir! I shall give it a try. I have nothing to lose really, except $50.

I did locate a few similar used printers on EBAY for $20-$30 and a step up printer(7550) that uses the same cartidges for $35 with $20 shipping. Not to bad I guess, it would just be a $50 mistake of carelesness!

tlwyse · 06-02-2009, 06:07 AM

I know EXACTLY how to fix your printing problem:

Epson Stylus Photo 1400

:-)

*res3567* · 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by tlwyse

I know EXACTLY how to fix your printing problem:

Epson Stylus Photo 1400

:-)

That is a possible remedy.............

*OregonJim* · 06-04-2009, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by tlwyse

I know EXACTLY how to fix your printing problem:

Epson Stylus Photo 1400

:-)

I agree - that would be a worthwhile upgrade.

If all else fails, check out your local Goodwill - they have these older HP printers by the dozen, and they usually sell for something like $14.99...