Scanner won't move?

I havent touched my scanner in a couple of years (or more actually). I went so far as to order a new AC adapter from Canon to plug it back in. When I did, it didn't whir as usual, and the scanning unit inside the scanner (I can see through the glass flatbed) didn't even move. It powered on and everything...this is really frustrating. I don't want to buy a new scanner, and am wondering if I can just unscrew this thing and muddle around. It is in perfect cosmetic condition, just not sure why it won't "scan" or anything.

Bill Bixby Apr 18, 2007

Modification to my question: I see what's going on. The orange belt that pulls the scanning unit has dislodged from the unit. It looks like I just need to snap it back in. But I dont know how to get to it. If anybody knows about disassembly, please post.

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These have quite a flimsy rubber drive belt which can stick and go hard. If you can get to it you might be able to soften it up with a soak over night in olive oil. Finding a replacement might be difficult..

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