Need a spare part for an OfficeJet 7130

[imported_Phil]

I need to source a part from an HP OfficeJet 7130, namely the ribbon cable that runs from the scanner unit to the printer base, and I'm having such difficulties finding this anywhere.

HP's official supplies people said to call their third-party spares company, which don't have the part listed. In fact, they don't even have the entire scanner unit listed as a spare, most likely because they deem these parts to be "non-user-serviceable".

Can anyone offer any ideas or advice on where I can get this cable?
It's quite urgent as we need it to repair a printer that was damaged by falling off a desk, and it's about £400 to replace the entire thing.

Any replies appreciated!

 

[Horsepower]

Email rosy@intelli-tech.com and tell them you were referred by Inland Auto.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Horsepower
Email rosy@intelli-tech.com and tell them you were referred by Inland Auto.

Thanks, I'll give it a try

 

[daniel49]

this the one your looking for?
http://www.everprint.com/online/SIMDetail.asp?partno=C8424-80003

doing a search of google with
hp officejet 7130 + "ribbon cable"
came up with quite a few hits

 

[HDTVMan]

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/

Hope this helps. I got parts for my HP laserjet 6 from them.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: daniel49
this the one your looking for?
http://www.everprint.com/online/SIMDetail.asp?partno=C8424-80003

doing a search of google with
hp officejet 7130 + "ribbon cable"
came up with quite a few hits

I did that, but I was including "UK" in the search as we're.. well.. in that country

However, I believe that's the part, but $46?! It's a generic, smooth flat ribbon cable ferchrissakes.

 

[daniel49]

thats only one link I explored try some of the other hits for a better price

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: daniel49
thats only one link I explored try some of the other hits for a better price

Thanks