DSc525 PCU connector

**Jomama46** · 10-07-2009

Where did you get thst infor Toner munkeh? I couldnt find it anywhere.
Looks like in any case you still have to pull that whole drive unit out. what a pia, I have been working on this pos for 2 days with negative results. But I am memorizing how to get the drive unit out. Finally got the new unit installed with no errors (all connectors in) but CQ is shit. washed out image. Looks like dev isnt turning but there is some image so I know the drum is turning. I dont know wtf.
Today I started at 10am and by 4pm my brain was peanut butter.
now I am home and me and johnny walker are thinking about it

**zyqwiz** · 10-08-2009

Those part numbers do not exist on Esparto

**TonerMunkeh** · 10-12-2009

Whether they exist on Esparto or not (whatever it is), that's the part numbers for the connectors.

**Jomama46** · 10-12-2009

FYI: The main drive unit comes without the four dev drive gears, and one of the HV harnesses. Finally got this mother installed and running.
I dont know why they bother to carry the connectors, it seems impossible to replace them with the frame intact.
When I got the old unit back to the shop, I disassembled it so I could get the 2 remaining color connectors. I want one to gauge how to cut or grind down the connector on the black PCU.

**TonerMunkeh** · 10-12-2009

After looking at one of these drive units recently I think you're bang on - it'd be a nightmare to replace the connectors and not have the drive unit explode in a shower of gears and springs when you took it apart. The only way I think you could possibly get at those connectors without taking it apart is one of those bendy screwdrivers, like the one below.

Even then it'd probably be a nightmare.

**zyqwiz** · 10-14-2009

Originally Posted by TonerMunkeh

Whether they exist on Esparto or not (whatever it is), that's the part numbers for the connectors.

You must know what Esparto is seeing as you are in the UK or how do you order parts? If the numbers aren't on Esparto then they can't be ordered!

**paulg** · 10-14-2009

Originally Posted by zyqwiz

You must know what Esparto is seeing as you are in the UK or how do you order parts? If the numbers aren't on Esparto then they can't be ordered!

If your Direct you would not know about Esparto I have heard it mentioned only by dealers.

**FRIDGEMAGNET** · 10-14-2009

If the numbers are not on Esparto they can still be raised on it by contacting your dealer sales.
As for the connectors, I tried to order them but was told by Ricoh that they were not going to be made available.