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10/02/2020
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Disassembly
Disconnect Cables and the X-Axis Belt
1.
Turn off your machine, unplug it, and disconnect the USB and power cables.
2.
Clip all cable ties.
3.
Unplug the router/spindle and remove it from the spindle mount.
a.
Use a 4mm hex key to loosen the two (2) M5
×
55mm SHCS on the front of the mount.
4.
Label all motor lead cables AND their gray extension cables.
a.
Use a permanent marker or piece of tape to label all the white male/female connectors of the X-, Y1-,
Y2-, and Z-stepper motor lead cables AND the gray X-, Y1-, Y2-, and Z-stepper motor extension cables.
5.
Disconnect all cables.
a.
Remove the Carbide Motion board enclosure cover.
b.
Disconnect the X-, Y1-, Y2-, and Z-motor leads from their extension cables AND disconnect all
extension cables and homing switches from the Carbide Motion board.
WARNING:
Do NOT disconnect motor connectors by pulling on the wires or by prying at the latch. Use pliers
to gently grip the base of each white connector and pull apart.
WARNING:
The Carbide Motion board can be damaged if the enclosure cover is removed or installed
incorrectly. For correct removal/installation, please watch the
Removing the Lid on the Shapeoko Enclosure
