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8/26/2020
Version 1.0
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Part 1: Disassembly
Disassemble the Existing X/Z-Carriage
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 face of the mount.
b.
If you are using the adapter ring: loosen the router mount, slide the router up, then lift the adapter
ring to free it from the mount.
4.
Free the Y2-end of the X-Axis belt from the Y2-carriage. (No need to remove the Y1-end.)
a.
Use a 4mm hex key to remove the M5
×
10mm SHCS securing the belt clip.
b.
Remove the clip from the end of the belt and pull the belt free from the X-motor pulley and idlers.
c.
CARRY OVER
the belt, belt clip, and M5
×
10mm SHCS.
5.
Label all motor lead cables AND their 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 X-, Y1-, Y2-, and Z-stepper motor extension cables.
6.
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.
NOTE:
As you complete the disassembly process, you may find it helpful to keep each
CARRY OVER
component
and its associated hardware together and away from the new Z-Plus parts to avoid any mix ups.
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.
