Scanner Light Hack v2.0

Alright, not long ago we were looking at ideas for what to do with a Scanner once it didn't work anymore. So we found a Lexmark Scanner in our utility room that was no longer being used. We decided that we needed some "Ambient" lighting in our workshop so the Lexmark scanner light rod it was.

Here is a small video for you just in case you don't feel like reading all of this, otherwise keep on going to step two :)

Step 1 Scanner Preparations

Okay, were not sure if Every single Scanner does this, but it's been our experience that all of our Lexmark Scanners have had 3 color LED lights. Which means, you can create all the colors in the spectrum :)

To get the Scanner open you need to remove 4 hidden screws from the bottom of the Scanner, they are underneath the small rubber legs. Once you remove them, the scanner easily comes apart.

The first thing to take apart is the Top lid Cover, a little tug on both ends should get this released.

Next is the Top layer that protects the whole interior workings of the scanner, remove this one carefully as it might have the glass sticking on one side with adhesive, just enough adhesive to move it when it moves but not enough to keep in place.... (if you're not careful the glass will fall from the lid and break)

Next remove the Glass from the top of the scanner. Save this, you can do a small Penny Hockey Table with it. Place the Glass back on the upper container, modify the container a little, then make some slits on the goal posts and play with a penny. Add some obstacles etc. just a small idea.