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DESKTOP PRINTER SERVICE MANUAL
REPLACING THE MOTHERBOARD
QService Notes (p.4).
Note: Take care not to discard any hardware you remove during this procedure, as you will need it
during the reinstallation.
Tools
● #1 Phillips screwdriver
● 2.5mm hex driver
● USB drive from accessory kit
● Painter’s tape (or similar tape that will not leave residue on the printer)
Note on terminology
The motherboard is referred to elsewhere in Markforged documentation as the Victoria Board.
MOTHERBOARD REMOVAL
1. Unloading Plastic and
Unloading Fiber, if applicable, in the User Guide.
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5. Disconnect the feed tube from the plastic extruder. Remove it from the printer and set it aside.
6. Tape the lid and visor of the printer closed to prevent them from accidentally opening.
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8. Using the #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws that attach the bottom plate to the printer and set
them aside.
9. Remove the bottom plate from the printer and set it aside.