@TobinLam > HP psc 2175 Thanks for the model number. It looks quite similar to my G85xi. The scanner bed of my G85xi seems to have been made all in one piece -- perhaps it was grown as a single piece. (If you have read John Varley's "Titan", "Wizard", "Demon" ... you'll know what I mean). In any case, it looks as if it was designed so that it couldn't be repaired. (just kidding ... maybe) Later ... when I am really awake (coffee, increase alert status, ... coffee ... rinse, repeat), I'll look again at the puzzle ... perhaps I'll see seams, clips, hidden screws, ... . May take some pictures ... (a chance to do some macro work) MGD