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Replacing the Form Wash (2nd Generation) display assembly

The Form Wash (2nd Generation) display assembly consists of the machine’s screen and control knob. A damaged or malfunctioning display may prevent you from selecting and starting a wash cycle.

Use this guide to replace the Form Wash (2nd Generation) display assembly.

Required supplies:

Formlabs:

Replacement display assembly

Third-party:

2 mm hex driver
Nitrile gloves

Estimated time: 15–30 minutes

Preparing the workspace

Overview: Prepare the Form Wash and a level workspace for replacing the display assembly.

AVERTISSEMENT :

La résine peut provoquer une irritation ou une réaction allergique cutanée. Portez des gants pour manipuler de la résine liquide ou des surfaces recouvertes de résine. Se laver abondamment les mains à l’eau et au savon.

Step 1: Turn off the Form Wash

Disconnect the Form Wash from its power source.

Step 2: Move the unit

Lift the Form Wash by gripping its base, not the wash bucket. Move the unit to a well-ventilated area. Set the unit on a level surface for easy access.

Step 3: Lift the elevator

Lift the outer lid. Grip the top of the elevator and pull upwards until it reaches the top of its travel. Some friction or shaking while lifting the mount is normal and should not affect the unit. Note that the elevator may not stay raised on its own.

Step 4: Remove the wash bucket

Remove the wash bucket from the base and set the bucket aside on a stable, flat surface. To reduce the likelihood of spillage, remove the solvent from the wash bucket with a siphon pump.

DANGER :

L’alcool isopropylique est inflammable. Fermez les récipients et maintenez-les hors de portée des enfants.

Démontage de la plaque inférieure

Overview: Remove the bottom plate to access the display assembly.

Step 1: Rotate the unit

Close the cover and rotate the Form Wash onto its back with the bottom plate facing you.

Step 2: Uninstall the bottom plate

Use a 2 mm hex driver to loosen and remove the 12 screws securing the bottom plate to the Form Wash. Separate the bottom plate from the unit. Set the bottom plate and screws aside.

Retrait de l’ensemble d’affichage

Overview: Unplug and uninstall the display assembly.

Step 1: Remove the display assembly

Pull gently to slide the display assembly out of the Form Wash. The display assembly is still connected to the Form Wash via a cable at this time.

Step 2: Disconnect the display cable

Grip the display cable by its housing and pull it directly away from the display assembly to unplug. Take care to not pull on the cable.

Installing the display assembly

Overview: After removing the original display assembly, install the replacement display assembly.

Step 1: Connect the display cable to the new display assembly

Push the display cable connector into the back of the new display assembly. Ensure the cable connector is fully seated.

Step 2: Mount the replacement display assembly

Orient the display assembly with the knob on the right. Push evenly to slide the new display assembly into the base. Ensure that the bottom of the display assembly sits flush with the bottom of the Form Wash and that the display cable is not pinched or folded.

Reinstalling the bottom plate

Overview: Mount and secure the bottom plate.

Step 1: Mount the bottom plate

Hold the bottom plate against the Form Wash. Ensure that it sits flat against the Form Wash and that the screw holes in the bottom plate align with those in the bottom of the unit.

Step 2: Secure the bottom plate

Thread one screw into each of the 12 screw holes in the bottom plate. Use a 2 mm hex driver to tighten until snug.

Finalisation de la réparation

Overview: After installing the new display assembly, power on the machine and perform final checks.

Step 1: Stand the unit upright

Return the unit to the upright position.

Step 2: Reinstall the wash bucket

Reinstall the wash bucket in the Form Wash. If you previously drained the solvent, refill the wash bucket.

Step 3: Power on the machine

Connect the Form Wash to power. The machine turns on and initializes.

Step 4: Test the repair

Check that the Form Wash menu is visible on the display. Try rotating the knob and selecting several different options on the display. Contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller to share the results of the procedure.