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Disassembly
Disconnect Cables
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.
4. 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.
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
video at: https://youtu.be/_wSW5EsFSO0.