Konica/Minolta 454 document feeder hinge pounting trouble

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  • jper34
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    • Sep 2011
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    Konica/Minolta 454 document feeder hinge pounting trouble

    Hello,
    curious if there is tech pub, or info regarding left hinge troubles. The hinge seems o.k., I was able to get x2 screws, for the hinge to mount, but the plastic that it mounts to, on document frame is just stripped. It's holding on , for now, but is the fix the whole frame?
    any help or suggestions, appreciated..Thanks
    Jaime
    Indep. Copier Svc.
    Tags: copier, document, frame, hinge
    • KMFLT3CH
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      • May 2017
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      Re: Konica/Minolta 454 document feeder hinge pounting trouble

      I've come across a handful of these, all 4/4e. The left rear frame where the hinge mounts to just crumbles to pieces from repeated open/closing especially if in a humid environment like a warehouse. You end up with a large gap and jamming when feeding originals (or sever skewing).


      I don't think replacing the entire plastic frame is doable, I've ended up just swapping out 4 old feeders with recycled/off lease ones.

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        • tmmdmmm
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          • Apr 2021
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          Re: Konica/Minolta 454 document feeder hinge pounting trouble

          Originally posted by KMFLT3CH
          I've come across a handful of these, all 4/4e. The left rear frame where the hinge mounts to just crumbles to pieces from repeated open/closing especially if in a humid environment like a warehouse. You end up with a large gap and jamming when feeding originals (or sever skewing).


          I don't think replacing the entire plastic frame is doable, I've ended up just swapping out 4 old feeders with recycled/off lease ones.
          It is possible but it depends on how you value your time. First time doing it I'd plan for about 2 hours, even though realistically it shouldn't take more than one. Its not terrible, but for a customer machine if you have some parters you might as well swap the entire thing. If you're ordering, you might as well get the white platen sheet as well; they can be difficult to remove without damaging.

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            • Reed
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              • Feb 2011
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              Re: Konica/Minolta 454 document feeder hinge pounting trouble

              Order a Frame and replace it. If that screw never tightens then the frame is starting to crack. Just like anything, the first time takes the longest. It really isn't that difficult

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