¶ Tools and Materials
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A 1.5 mm Allen key
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A 2.0 mm Allen key
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A 2.5 mm Allen key
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A pair of pliers
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Cable ties
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A new extruder communication cable
¶ Instruction
¶ Preparation
Turn the power switch OFF (symbol "〇") and unplug the power supply cable.
¶ Remove the old extruder communication cable
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Disconnect the touch screen wire and remove the touch screen.
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Remove the tool drawer.
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Loosen the two screws securing the extruder communication cable with a 1.5 mm Allen key. Unplug the extruder communication cable.
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Unplug the auxiliary cooling fan cable.
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Loosen the screw securing the cable clip with a 2.5 mm Allen key.
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Unplug the X-axis motor cable.
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Remove the clip.
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Release and remove the screws securing the motherboard cover with a 2.0 mm Allen key.
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Remove the bottom cover carefully. Unplug the cable of the motherboard cooling fan.
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Release and remove the screws securing the bottom cover with a 2.0 mm Allen key. Hold the bottom cover and remove it.
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Remove the plugs of the extruder communication cable.
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Cut off the cable ties with a pair of pliers. Remove the old extruder communication cable and the clip.
¶ Install the new extruder communication cable
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Insert the plugs of the extruder communication cable onto the ports on the motherboard.
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Organize the cables. Secure the cables with the chamber clips with cable ties. Cut off the ends of the cable ties.
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Get the bottom cover. Tighten the screws securing the bottom cover with a 2.0 mm Allen key.
Note: Screws labeled by the yellow circle are M3 x 16, and screws labeled by the red circle are M3 x 6.
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Get the motherboard cover. Plug in the motherboard cooling fan cable.
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Install the motherboard cover and hold the cover. Tighten the screws securing the motherboard cover with a 2.0 mm Allen key．
Note: Screw labeled by the yellow circle is M3 x 16, and screws labeled by the red circle are M3 x 6.
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Install the clip.
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Install the extruder communication cable with the clip and tighten the screw securing the clip with a 2.5 mm Allen key.
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Insert the X-axis motor plug.
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Insert the plugs of the auxiliary cooling fan cable and the extruder communication cable.
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Tighten the two screws securing the extruder communication cable with a 1.5 mm Allen key.
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Put the touch screen on the bracket and plug in the connection wire.
¶ Verification
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Plug in the power supply cable. Turn the power switch ON (symbol "|") .
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Check that all functions of the extruder communication cable are working properly on the touch screen.
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Confirm that the touch screen works normally. The printer is ready for use.
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