¶ Overview
¶ Location
The two LED strips are located on the right inner panel. To replace them, please remove the right panel first.
¶ Difficulty and Time Estimate
- Difficulty：★★☆☆☆ (easy)
- Estimated Time：20 minutes
¶ Where to Buy
This accessory is expected to be available on the official Snapmaker online store soon. Please stay tuned.
¶ Tools and Parts Required
- H2.0 hex key
- New LED strip
¶ Part 1. Remove the panels
¶ Step 1. Unload filament from toolheads 3 and 4
- Tap the highlighted area on the screen.
- Tap "Unload Mode".
- Select toolheads 3 and 4, then tap "Unload".
- Wait for the machine to complete the unloading.
- Turn the spool to retract the remaining filament.
- Remove the spools and filament holders 3 and 4.
¶ Step 2. Power off the machine
- Before proceeding, please turn off the machine and unplug the power cable!
¶ Step 3. Remove the filament feeder on right side
- Press the clip at the marked location.
- While pressing the clip, slide the filament feeder in the indicated direction to remove it.
- Next, press point 1 as shown in the image to disconnect the filament feeder cable.
- Complete.
¶ Step 4. Disconnect USB cables
- Use a H2.0 hex key to remove the 8 screws from the 4 USB cables, then unplug the cables.
¶ Step 5. Remove the top cover panel
- Take out the silicone plugs from all four corners of the top cover panel.
- Use the H2.0 hex key to remove the 4 screws beneath the plugs.
¶ Step 6. Remove the right panel
- Slightly shift the top cover panel as shown in the image, then remove the four marked screws.
- Remove screws 5 and 6 located inside the spool holder holes.
- Then remove screws 7 and 8 on the right inner panel.
- Pass the filament feeder cable through position 1 and disconnect the two RFID cables at position 2, then remove the right panel.
¶ Part 2. Replace the LED strips
¶ Step 7. Remove the old LED strips
- Press and hold the clip indicated by the arrow, then pull out the three terminal blocks outward to disconnect the LED strip cables.
- Use the H2.0 hex key to remove the screws marked 1 to 4, then remove the LED strips.
¶ Step 8. Install the new LED strips
- Install the new LED strips, and use the H2.0 hex key to tighten the four fixing screws.
- Connect the LED strip cables.
¶ Part 3. Reassemble the machine
¶ Step 9. Reinstall the right panel
- Reconnect the RFID cables at position 1, pass the filament feeder cable through position 2, then install the right panel.
- Use the H2.0 hex key to tighten the 8 screws of the right panel.
¶ Step 10. Reinstall filament feeder and spools
- Reconnect the filament feeder cable and organize it as shown.
- Align the feeder clips with the corresponding positions, then push the feeder into place in the direction shown to complete installment.
- Reinstall the spools and filament holders.
¶ Step 11. Reinstall the top cover panel
- Install the top cover panel, use the H2.0 hex key to tighten the 4 screws.
- Install the silicone plugs.
¶ Step 12. Reconnect USB cables
- Reconnect the USB cables, then use the H2.0 hex key to tighten the 8 screws.
¶ Step 13. Load filament
- Power on the machine and load the filaments into the corresponding feeder ports in sequence.
¶ Reach out to Snapmaker Support
After following the troubleshooting steps, if you find it difficult to resolve your issue, kindly submit a support ticket through https://snapmaker.formcrafts.com/u1-troubleshooting-request and share your troubleshooting results with some pictures/videos.
Our dedicated support team will be more than willing to assist you in resolving the issue.