How to replace the hotbed and its cable (BCN3D Sigma)
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6.5mm socket driver |
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Philips screwdriver |
2mm Allen Key |
This article will help you in changing the hotbed heating pad and the cable that connects it to the mainboard. To do so, follow the next steps:
1. Raise the printing platform to its top position. To do so, go to Utilities/Maintenance/Move printing platform

2. Turn off your BCN3D Sigma and disconnect it from the power source.
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| 3. Take out the central bottom cover by removing the marked screws. |
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4. Disconnect the hotbed cable from the mainboard and the hotbed.

| 5. Remove the cable clamp by loosening the nut with the help of a socket driver. You should now be able to remove the hotbed cable from the printer. |

| 6. Remove the hotbed heating plate by taking out the printing surface and removing the marked screws. Remove the old hotbed plate from the printing platform. |

7. To install the new hotbed and cable, follow the same steps in inverse order.
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| Parts | Buy these parts | |
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Sigma/Sigmax Hotbed | SKU 10908 |
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Sigma Hotbed Cable | SKU 10866 |
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