Fault Description:
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X-axis abnormal noise.
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Layer shift in the X-axis direction during model printing.
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V-wheel deformation, flat spots, V-wheel peeling, and crumbling.
Method of Replacement:
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Prepare the Printer:
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Turn on the M5 switch.
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Click Control > Move on the screen to raise the Z-axis of the extruder assembly by 200mm and move it to the middle of the X-axis for easy replacement.
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Remove the filament and turn off the power. Wait for the hotend to cool down before replacing it.
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Remove PTFE Guide Tube:
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Press and hold the pneumatic connector of the guide tube on the extruder assembly and pull out the PTFE guide tube.
Disconnect Type-C Cable:
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Use the H2.0 hex wrench to loosen the 2 bolts on the Type-C cable on the extruder assembly and pull out the Type-C cable.
Remove Top and Extruder Cover:
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Use the H2.0 hex wrench to loosen the 4 bolts on the back of the extruder assembly.
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Remove the top cover and extruder cover of the extruder assembly.
Remove Front Bottom Cover:
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Use an H2.0 hex wrench to loosen the front bottom cover bolts and remove the bottom cover.
Pull Out Left E-Axis Motor Wire:
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Pull out the left E-axis motor wire.
Remove X-Axis Belt Retainer:
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Use an H2.0 hex wrench to loosen the 2 bolts of the left X-axis belt retainer.
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Separate the X-axis belt retainer from the extruder assembly.
Remove Bottom V-Wheel:
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Use an M8 open wrench to fix the lock nut and use the H3.0 hex wrench to loosen the lower V-wheel of the backplate counterclockwise.
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Remove the bottom V-wheel of the X-axis.
Remove Top V-Wheels:
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Remove the extruder assembly and use the same method to remove the 2 V-wheels on the top of the extruder assembly.
Install New V-Wheels:
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Secure the lock nut with the M8 open wrench and install the upper 2 V-wheels with the H3.0 hex wrench.
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Reattach Extruder Assembly:
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Hang the extruder assembly on the X-axis and install the lower V-wheel using the same method.
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Reinstall X-Axis Belt Retainer:
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Install the X-axis belt retainer block to the extruder assembly back panel.
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Secure the X-axis belt retainer block by tightening the 2 screws with an H2.0 hex wrench.
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Check for Shaking or Noise:
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Move the extruder assembly left and right to check for shaking or noise.
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If shaking or noise, use the M10 wrench to adjust the lower eccentric nut and verify again.
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Reconnect Wires:
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Insert the left E-axis motor wire and use an H2.0 wrench to fix the front bottom cover.
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Reattach Covers:
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Install the extruder cover and top cover of the extruder assembly and tighten the back 4 bolts of the extruder assembly with an H2.0 wrench.
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Reconnect Type-C Cable:
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Insert the Type-C cable and use the H2.0 hex wrench to tighten the 2 bolts of the Type-C cable on the extruder assembly.
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Insert PTFE Guide Tube:
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Insert the PTFE guide tube into the pneumatic connector.
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Complete the replacement of the X-axis V-wheel kit.
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Y Axis V Wheel Replacement
Fault Description:
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Y-axis abnormal noise.
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Layer shift in the Y-axis direction during model printing.
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V-wheel deformation, flat spots, V-wheel peeling, and shedding.
Method of Replacement:
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Remove Printing Platform:
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Remove the PEI board.
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Use an H2.5 hex wrench to loosen the four bolts fixed to the print platform.
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Remove Aluminum-Based Printing Platform:
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Remove the aluminum-based printing platform.
Remove Y-Axis Belt Tensioners:
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Use an H2.5 wrench to loosen each of the two Y-axis belt tensioners.
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Remove the belt with the copper sleeve at the rear end (near the belt tensioners).
Remove Belt Tensioners:
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Remove 2 belt tensioners.
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Use an H3.0 wrench to loosen the belt tensioners and remove the belt.
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Remove Bottom Shell End Cap:
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Use an H2.0 wrench to unscrew the 2 bolts at the bottom of the M5 rear end and remove the bottom shell end cap.
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Remove Support Bracket:
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Place the aluminum-based platform at the rear end of the M5 and remove the support bracket from the M5.
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Replace V-Wheels:
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Use an M8 wrench and the H3.0 hex wrench to twist off the four V-wheels respectively.
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To replace the four V-wheels, use an M8 wrench and H3.0 hex wrench, which will be installed on the support bracket.
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Reinstall Support Bracket:
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Slowly push the support bracket into the M5 Y-axis slot and slowly pull out the lower belt.
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Reinstall Belt Tensioners:
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Install the pulled-out belt into the 2 belt tensioners using an H3.0 wrench.
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Place the belt tensioner into the Y-axis card slot and clip one end of the belt copper sleeve into the support bracket.
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Adjust Belt Tension:
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Use an H2.5 wrench to fix the belt tensioner and adjust the tightness of the two Y-axis belts.
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Check for Shaking or Noise:
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Move the hot bed assembly back and forth, and shake it up and down to check for shaking or noise.
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If shaking or noise, use the M10 wrench to adjust the lower eccentric nut and verify again.
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Reassemble Rear Bottom Shell:
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If there is no abnormal sound, use an H2.0 wrench to fix the M5 rear bottom shell end cover.
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Reattach Printing Platform:
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Use the H2.5 hex wrench to tighten the 5 screws fixed to the printing platform and place the PEI board to complete the Y-axis V-wheel replacement.
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