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Just an update. I put a 22k Ohm 4 w resistor in line between the place where the ring connector on the grey power wire attaches to the fl-100 and the ring connector itself. It's the only place I could see it going in series as there is no room inside the fl-100 itself that I could see. (I'm not a technician).

While holding the cover switch down with a screwdriver the bulb lit up momentarily but then the light on the front of the scanner switched to flashing red.

Out of frustration I removed the resistor and reinstalled the old bulb. The scanner now works. Go figure.

If anyone can repair these things and post a detailed "How To" it would be much appreciated.

I received my ccfl lamps yesterday. To my surprise they are actually 3 mm longer than the one in the scanner, so 120 mm length is correct. It does however just fit in the FL-100 assembly.

After swapping the tube the red light is still flashing.

Henry(UK) could you advise how you placed the resistor?

This thread may be helpful in replacing the lamp in the FL-100.

Minolta Scan Multi Lamp Repair - How To

I just opened up my FL-100 assembly and measured the CCFL with a micrometer. The length measured as 123 mm not 120.

I am ordering a couple from a US retail firm online and will report how / if they work.