Symptoms of Needing Replacement:

1. AC power socket burnt out.

Replacement Method:

1. Remove the Bottom Cover:
   1. Lay the M5 machine on its back.
   2. Use an H2.0 hex wrench to remove the 7 bottom cover bolts (green marks).
   3. Use an H2.5 hex wrench to loosen the 4 foot pad bolts (red marks).

Disconnect Wires:

• Open the small cover plate of the bottom cover.
• Use an H2.0 hex wrench to release the TYPE-C wire fixing bolt.
• Unplug the TYPE-C wire and the Z-axis motor wire.

Remove the AC Power Socket:

• Open the bottom cover plate.
• Unplug the wires from the AC power socket (red marks in the figure below). Pay attention to the wire order.
• Use an H2.0 hex wrench to remove the fixing bolt of the AC power socket.

Install the New AC Power Socket:

• Insert the wires into the new AC power socket.
• Use an H2.0 hex wrench to fix the AC power socket with the fixing bolt.

Reattach the Bottom Cover:

• Use an H2.0 hex wrench to fix the bottom cover bolts.
• Use an H2.5 hex wrench to fix the foot pad bolts.
• Plug in the Z-axis motor wire and TYPE-C wire (ensure the Z-axis motor wire and TYPE-C wire correspond to "R/L").

Secure the TYPE-C Wire:

• Lock the TYPE-C wire retaining bolts with an H2.0 hex wrench.

Install the Bottom Cover Panel:

• Install the bottom cover panel back into place.

By following these steps, you can successfully replace the AC power socket in your AnkerMake M5 printer. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us for assistance.