How to Replace the Glass on a Flatbed Scanner

Scanners have a glass plate on which you place documents or pictures in order to transfer a digital copy of the document or picture to your computer. Without the glass plate, a scanner is useless. If your glass plate breaks but the scanner still works, you can replace the glass with a new piece, in many cases. You will have to order a piece of replacement glass either from your scanner's manufacturer or from a scanner parts supply company (see Resource).

Things You'll Need

• Replacement glass
• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Unplug your scanner from the power outlet and from your computer.

2. Open the top of the scanner. Unscrew the screws that are holding the plastic scanner cover and glass in place.

3. Remove the broken or cracked glass. Place a new glass plate in place of the old one.

4. Place the plastic cover back on top and replace the screws that hold the cover in place.

References

• Smart Computing: Basic Troubleshooting - Scanners

Resources

• Scan Store