As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
F/A DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE AT DOOR 1L HAD A DISCONNECTED LANYARD. THE LANYARD WAS NOT CONNECTED BETWEEN THE GIRT-BAR AND THE SLIDE RELEASE. THIS WOULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE ESCAPE SLIDE AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR, PART 121.703. MAINTENANCE REINSTALLED THE DOOR SLIDE LANYARD IAW AMM 25-61.