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How to replace the main cable connector cover (XL)

How to replace the main cable connector cover (XL)
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How to replace the main cable connector cover (XL)
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Schritt 1 Introduction

Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
⬢This guide will take you through the installation of the Main cable connector cover on the Original Prusa XL.
The following instructions are compatible with Original Prusa XL Multi-Tool and Single-Tool.
⬢All necessary parts are available in our eshop prusa3d.com.
⬢This manual is compatible with the Original Prusa XL Enclosure.
We will demonstrate replacing the Main cable connector cover on a printer without the XL Enclosure for better visibility. There is no need to remove the XL Enclosure.
Do not discard any removed parts unless prompted to do so.

Schritt 2 Tools necessary for this manual

Tools necessary for this manual
Tools necessary for this manual
Tools necessary for this manual
⬢For the following manual, please prepare:
⬢Torx T10 screwdriver
⬢2.5 mm Allen key
⬢A cardboard box for use as heatbed protection during the assembly. We will use the Nextruder box as an example.

Schritt 3 Unloading the filament

Unloading the filament
Unloading the filament
Unloading the filament
Unloading the filament
⬢If you have loaded the filament, unload it from the hotend. On the screen, navigate to Filament -> Unload Filament.
⬢Remove the filament from the hotend. It is is necessary to completely remove it from the printer.
WARNING: The hotend and heatbed are very HOT. Do not touch these parts!!!
⬢Move the Z-axis down. On the screen, navigate to Control -> Move axis -> Move Z.
⬢Cool down the printer. On the screen, navigate to Preheat -> Cooldown.
Wait until the hot parts are cooled down to ambient temperature. It takes approximately 10 minutes.

Schritt 5 Protecting the heatbed

Protecting the heatbed
Protecting the heatbed
Before you proceed, it is recommended to protect the heatbed.
⬢Make sure the heatbed is cooled down to ambient temperature. Place the empty cardboard box approximately to the front center part of the heatbed.

Schritt 6 Multi-Tool & Single-Tool

Multi-Tool & Single-Tool
Multi-Tool & Single-Tool
Multi-Tool & Single-Tool
The following instructions are divided according to your printer variant. 
⬢Choose the appropriate steps:
⬢Multi-Tool: please proceed to the next step
⬢Single-Tool: please proceed to the Single-Tool: releasing the Nextruder
Some steps are demonstrated using the Multi-Tool variant, but the procedure remains the same for both the Multi-Tool and Single-Tool variants.

Schritt 7 Multi-Tool: disconnecting the Nextruder

Multi-Tool: disconnecting the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: disconnecting the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: disconnecting the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: disconnecting the Nextruder
⬢From the front side of the Nextruder, using a T10 screwdriver, loosen (a few turns are enough) two M3x8r screws and take off the cable support.
⬢Locate the fitting, press the blue collet and unplug the PTFE tube from the Nextruder. Leave the PTFE hanging freely.
⬢Locate the Nextruder cable, press the secure latch and unplug the cable from the second Nextruder. Leave the cable hanging.

Schritt 8 Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable

Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
⬢Put the Nextruder cable on the box.
⬢Using a 2.5 mm Allen key, remove the M3x16 screw from the xl-dwarf-cover-connector.
⬢Gently remove the Nextruder cable from the xl-dwarf-cover-connector. Discard the xl-dwarf-cover-connector, as it is no longer needed. 

Schritt 10 Multi-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector

Multi-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Multi-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Multi-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Multi-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
⬢Take the XL-dwarf-cover-connector.
Proceed carefully, do not break the XL-dwarf-cover-connector!
⬢Use both hands to gently open the XL-dwarf-cover-connector. An opening of 5.0 mm is sufficient.
⬢Insert the M3nN nut into the prepared hexagon hole in the XL-dwarf-cover-connector.

Schritt 11 Multi-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable

Multi-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Multi-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
⬢Insert the Nextruder cable into the prepared XL-dwarf-cover-connector.
⬢Insert the XL-dwarf-cover-connector into the XL-dwarf-cover-connector-jig.
Do not pinch any cables!
The Nextruder cable needs to be longer than the front of the XL-dwarf-cover-connector-jig.
⬢Insert the M3x10 screw and secure it with a 2.5 mm Allen key.

Schritt 13 Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder

Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
The next steps are compatible with both Single-tool and Multi-tool Nextruders.
⬢Using a 2.5 mm Allen key, remove the M3x16 screw.
⬢Remove the XL-dwarf-cover-door.
⬢Turn the Nextruder so that the back is facing upwards.
⬢Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x6bT screws.
⬢Remove the XL-dwarf-cover-back.
⬢Slide the XL-dwarf-cover-base off the dwarf board and discard it, as it is no longer needed.

Schritt 16 Multi-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base

Multi-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Multi-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Multi-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Multi-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
⬢There is a rail on each inner side of the part. These rails are meant to slide onto the Dwarf board.
⬢Push the XL-dwarf-cover-base onto the Dwarf board and slide it into place.
⬢Place the XL-dwarf-cover-back onto the assembly.
⬢Insert two M3x6bT screws and secure them with a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Schritt 19 Multi-Tool: docking the Nextruder

Multi-Tool: docking the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: docking the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: docking the Nextruder
Multi-Tool: docking the Nextruder
⬢Place the two metal inserts through the white holes in the dock. The magnets will help you dock the Nextruder.
Check that the cable bundle is not twisted!
⬢Hook up the keyhole openings in the flexible plate of the cable bundle onto the screw heads and push it up to correct the position.
⬢Tighten two M3x8rT screws. using a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Schritt 20 Multi-Tool: securing the cable bundle

Multi-Tool: securing the cable bundle
Multi-Tool: securing the cable bundle
Multi-Tool: securing the cable bundle
Multi-Tool: securing the cable bundle
⬢Insert the PTFE tube into the fitting on the Nextruder. Push it all the way in.
⬢Attach the Nextruder cable to the top of the Nextruder and connect the main cable to the slot on the Dwarf board.
⬢Insert two M3x10 screws and secure them using a 2.5 mm Allen key.
⬢Proceed the same to the remaining tools.
⬢When all the remaining tools are finished, proceed to the Good job

Schritt 21 Single-Tool: releasing the Nextruder

Single-Tool: releasing the Nextruder
Single-Tool: releasing the Nextruder
Single-Tool: releasing the Nextruder
⬢This is where Single-tool assembly begins.
⬢Turn the printer, so the front side is facing you.
⬢Snap off the x-carriage-cover back from the X-carriage. Do not throw it away, we'll use it later!
⬢Using a T10 Torx key, remove two M3x12bT screws.

Schritt 22 Single-Tool: detaching the Nextruder

Single-Tool: detaching the Nextruder
Single-Tool: detaching the Nextruder
Single-Tool: detaching the Nextruder
⬢Hold the Nextruder during disassembly.
⬢Untighten two M3x12bT screws using a T10 Torx key.
⬢Detach the Nextruder and place it nearby, we will rebuilt it in the next steps.
⬢Place the Nextruder with the cable bundle on the box.

Schritt 23 Single-Tool: releasing the cable bundle

Single-Tool: releasing the cable bundle
Single-Tool: releasing the cable bundle
Single-Tool: releasing the cable bundle
Single-Tool: releasing the cable bundle
⬢From the front side of the Nextruder, using a T10 Torx screwdriver untighten two screws to release the cable support.
⬢Press the fitting and pull out the PTFE tube.
⬢Press the secure pin and remove the Nextruder cable.
⬢Put the Nextruder aside, we will work on it later.

Schritt 24 Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable

Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder cable
⬢Put the Nextruder cable on the box.
⬢Using a 2.5 mm Allen key, remove the M3x16 screw from the xl-dwarf-cover-connector.
⬢Gently remove the Nextruder cable from the xl-dwarf-cover-connector. Discard the xl-dwarf-cover-connector, as it is no longer needed.

Schritt 26 Single-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector

Single-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Single-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Single-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
Single-Tool: Preparing the XL dwarf cover connector
⬢Take the XL-dwarf-cover-connector.
⬢Using both hands, gently open the XL-dwarf-cover connector. Open it just enough—5.0 mm is sufficient.
Proceed carefully, do not break the XL-dwarf-cover-connector!
⬢Insert the M3nN nut into the prepared hexagon hole in the XL-dwarf-cover-connector.

Schritt 27 Single-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable

Single-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: Reassembling the Nextruder cable
⬢Insert the Nextruder cable into the prepared XL-dwarf-cover-connector.
⬢Insert the XL-dwarf-cover-connector into the XL-dwarf-cover-connector-jig.
Do not pinch any cables!
The Nextruder cable must extend beyond the front of the XL-dwarf-cover-connector-jig.
⬢Insert the M3x10 screw and secure it with a 2.5 mm Allen key.

Schritt 28 Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder

Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
Single-Tool: Disassembling the Nextruder
⬢Using a 2.5 mm Allen key, remove the M3x16 screw. Don't throw the part away!
⬢Remove the XL-dwarf-cover-door. Don't throw the part away!
⬢Turn the Nextruder so that the back is facing upwards.
⬢Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove two M3x6bT screws. Don't throw the parts away!
⬢Remove the XL-dwarf-cover-back. Don't throw the part away!
⬢Slide out the XL-dwarf-cover-base from the dwarf board. Throw the XL-dwarf-cover-base away.

Schritt 31 Single-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base

Single-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Single-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Single-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
Single-Tool: Securing the XL dwarf cover base
⬢There is a rail on each inner side of the part. These rails are meant to slide onto the Dwarf board.
⬢Push the XL-dwarf-cover-base to the dwarf board and slide it in place.
⬢Place the XL-dwarf-cover-back onto the assembly.
⬢Insert two M3x6bT screws and secure them with a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Schritt 34 Single-Tool: securing the Nextruder cable

Single-Tool: securing the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: securing the Nextruder cable
Single-Tool: securing the Nextruder cable
⬢Attach the Nextruder cable to the top of the Nextruder and connect the main cable to the slot on the Dwarf board.
⬢Insert two M3x10 screws and secure them using a 2.5 mm Allen key.

Schritt 35 Single-Tool: securing the cable bundle

Single-Tool: securing the cable bundle
Single-Tool: securing the cable bundle
Single-Tool: securing the cable bundle
⬢Insert the PTFE tube into the fitting on the Nextruder. Push it all the way in.
⬢Hook up the keyhole openings in the flexible plate of the cable bundle and tighten two M3x8rT screws using a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Schritt 37 Single-Tool: installing the Nextruder

Single-Tool: installing the Nextruder
Single-Tool: installing the Nextruder
Single-Tool: installing the Nextruder
Single-Tool: installing the Nextruder
⬢From the back of the X-carriage, attach the extruder assembly to the X-carriage. See the correct orientation of the extruder.
⬢Insert and fully tighten all four M3x12bT screws diagonally to secure the extruder assembly.
⬢Attach the bottom part of the x-carriage-cover back onto the X-carriage, then snap the upper part onto the X-carriage. You must feel a slight "click" to ensure the cover fits on the part.

Schritt 38 Good job

Good job
Good job
Good job
⬢Well done! The XL-dwarf-cover-connector is replaced.
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