Barcode reader and scale assembly

A barcode reader assembly, comprising:

• a barcode reader;
• a metal frame secured to a housing of the barcode reader;
• and
• a scale assembly positioned between the barcode reader and the metal frame, the scale assembly comprising:
• a load cell;
• a stationary frame secured to the metal frame and fixedly mounted on a first end of the load cell;
• a movable load arm fixedly mounted on a second end of the load cell, opposite the first end;
• a platter removably positioned on the movable load arm;
• and
• an electrical circuit configured to provide power to the platter, the electrical circuit positioned to follow a weigh path of the load cell and comprising a first end portion located adjacent the stationary frame, a middle portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the load cell, and a second end portion having at least a portion fixedly secured to the movable load arm,
• wherein the electrical circuit extends between the stationary frame and the load cell at the first end of the load cell across an area that the stationary frame is fixedly mounted to the load cell and extends between the movable load arm and the load cell at the second end of the load cell across an area that the movable load arm is fixedly mounted to the load cell.