As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AFTER PARKING AT GATE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT METAL LANYARD AND BRACKET WAS DISCONNECTED FROM FWD MAIN CABIN DOOR SLIDE. THIS WOULD PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE ESCAPE PATH AND IT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. REINSTALLED 1L DOOR SLIDE LANYARD AS REQUIRED PER B717 AMM 25-61. AIRCRAFT IS OK FOR SERVICE. (LP #4798136)