Required Supplies:
Formlabs:
- Replacement convection fan motor
- 2.5 mm hex driver (included in the Form 4 or Form 4L tool caddy)
Third-party:
- 2 mm hex driver
- 3 mm hex driver
- 11 mm socket wrench
- Nitrile gloves
- Anti-static grounding strap
The Form Cure L V2 convection fan circulates air within the machine, ensuring an even temperature distribution. A faulty or malfunctioning convection fan motor may cause your parts to cure unevenly.
Use this guide to replace the convection fan motor on a Form Cure L V2.

Required Supplies:
Formlabs:
Third-party:
Estimated time:
30
minutes
Danger:
Read and follow all safety instructions and warnings in the operator manual. Replacement with incorrect parts can lead to burns, shock, fire, or explosion. Dispose of all parts in accordance with local regulations.
Preparing the workspace
Overview: Prepare the Form Cure L V2 and workspace for replacing the convection fan motor.
Step 1: Prepare the workspace
Clear a workspace around your machine. Ensure that the workspace is well-ventilated and free of dust.
Step 2: Unplug the machine
Turn off the machine using the power switch on the back of the unit. Disconnect the power cable before continuing with maintenance. Do not perform maintenance on the machine while it is connected to power. Wait five minutes after disconnecting the machine from power before proceeding. If the machine was recently in use, the post-cure chamber will be warm. Wait at least 10 minutes for the chamber to cool.
Danger:
Performing maintenance on the machine while it is plugged in increases the risk of electric shock. Never remove the machine's shells while it is plugged in. Never reconnect the machine to power while the shells are uninstalled.
Open the curing chamber door. Gently lift the glass turntable off of the turntable coupler and set it aside.

Removing the convection fan
Overview: Remove the convection fan before accessing and removing the motor.
Using a 2.5 hex driver, unscrew and remove the four convection fan panel retention screws at the back of the post-cure chamber. Set the screws aside. Remove the panel from the machine and set it aside.

Using a 11 mm wrench, remove the flanged nut securing the convection fan to the motor. Take care when holding the fan in place or loosening the nut, as the fan has sharp edges.
Remove the convection fan and set it aside.

Removing the convection fan motor
Overview: Disconnect and remove the original convection fan motor.
Rotate the machine so you can access its rear shell. Using a 2.5 mm hex driver, loosen and remove the 14 screws securing the rear shell to the frame of the machine. Set the screws and shell aside.

Locate the convection fan motor, positioned under the rear shell in the middle of the machine. Using a 3 mm hex driver, loosen and remove the four button head screws securing the motor mounting plate to the machine. Set the screws aside for disposal. Do not fully remove the motor from the machine, as it is still connected via a cable.

Squeeze the locking tab on the convection fan motor cable and unplug it from the motor. Do not pull on the wires themselves.

Flip the motor and plate assembly over. Using a 2 mm hex driver, loosen and remove the three screws securing the convection fan motor to its mounting plate. Set the screws and motor aside for disposal with electronic waste.

Installing the replacement convection fan motor
Overview: Mount, secure, and connect the new convection fan motor.
Insert the new convection fan motor’s shaft through the hole in the mounting plate. Make sure the connector is facing the notch in the mounting plate, as shown here. Align the three screw holes in the motor with the corresponding holes in the plate.

Turn the motor and mounting plate over. Thread one of the three included mounting screws into the three screw holes in the mounting plate. Using a 2 mm hex driver, tighten until snug.

Connect the convection fan motor cable to the motor. The cable only fits into its connector in the correct orientation. The locking tab clicks into place when the cable is fully connected.
Orient the mounting plate with the notch facing up. Insert the convection fan motor shaft into the hole in the back of the Form Cure L V2 and hold the mounting plate flush against the insulation panel. Thread one of the included motor mounting screws into each of the four screw holes in the plate. Using a 3 mm hex driver, tighten until snug.

Mount the rear shell back onto the machine. Thread one rear shell retention screw into each of the 14 screw holes in the rear shell. Using a 2.5 mm hex driver, tighten the screws until snug.

Reinstalling the convection fan
Overview: Reinstall the convection fan onto the new motor.
Rotate the machine so you can access the post-cure chamber. Mount the fan onto the motor shaft. Thread the convection fan nut onto the motor shaft and use an 11 mm socket wrench to tighten until snug.

Rotate the machine so the front is accessible and open the door. Mount the fan panel at the back of the post-cure chamber, aligning the screw holes in the cover with the corresponding screw holes in the back wall of the chamber. Thread one button head screw into each of the four screw holes in the panel. Using a 2.5 hex driver, tighten the screws until snug.

Finalizing the repair
Overview: After installing the new convection fan motor, perform final checks.
Step 1: Insert the turntable
Place the turntable onto the turntable mount.
Step 2: Power on the machine
Close the door. Connect the power cable to the and the power supply. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the ON position to turn on the machine. The Form Cure L initializes.
Step 3: Test the repair
Start a post-cure cycle and check that the machine reaches its target temperature and operates normally.