MakerBot Replicator 2X Quick Start Guide

Replacing the Extruders on a MakerBot Replicator 2X
These are instructions for removing the extruders on the MakerBot Replicator
2X Experimental 3D Printer and replacing them with new ones. To complete this
part replacement, you will need the 2.5 mm hex wrench that came with your
MakerBot Replicator 2X, some masking tape, a marker and possibly a small
flathead screwdriver.
Before you start working on your MakerBot Replicator 2X:
• Unload any filament.
• Turn off the MakerBot Replicator 2X
• Remove the filament guide tubes from the extruders
• Unplug power and USB cables
1. Remove the enclosure lid from the Replicator 2X
2. Remove the left fan assembly
Open the enclosure door to gain access to the inside of your MakerBot
Replicator 2X. Use the 2.5 mm hex wrench that came with your 3D printer to
remove the bolts at the lower edge of the left extruder fan. Pull the bolts, fan
guard, fan, spacers and heat sink off of the extruder as one piece, and rest them
on the frame of the MakerBot Replicator 2X.
3. Detach the extruder cable from the MakerBot Replicator 2X
The extruder cable is secured with zip ties to the plastic guide at the back of the
extruder carriage and to another guide at the top of the MakerBot Replicator
2X’s back panel. Snip both zip ties to free the cable. Be careful -- make sure you
clip only the zip ties and avoid any of the wires going into the extruder cable.
4. Remove the extruders from the extruder carriage
Use the 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove the two bolts on the underside of the
extruder carriage. There is one bolt all the way at the right of the extruder

MakerBot Replicator 2X Specifications

General

Print technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing material	ABS, Polylactic acid (PLA)
Layer thickness (min)	- mm
Number of printing colors	-
Maximum build size (WxDxH)	152 x 246 x 155 mm
USB port	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No
Compatible memory cards	SD
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 32 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 32 °C
Input current	4 A
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Product color	Black
Housing material	Aluminium, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Steel

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	420 mm
Width	490 mm
Height	531 mm
Weight	12600 g