The outer lid hinge secures the Form Wash outer lid to the frame of the Form Wash. If the outer lid hinge is broken, the outer lid may not close fully or may wobble when you open or close the lid.

Use this guide to replace the Form Wash outer lid hinge.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Preparing the workspace

Overview: Prepare the Form Wash and a level workspace for replacing the outer lid hinge.

Step 1: Disconnect from power

Disconnect the Form Wash from its power source.

Step 2: Move the unit

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

Step 3: 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.

Overview: Locate the outer lid hinge. Unscrew the four screws connecting the hinge to the Z-tower.

Step 1: Locate the damaged outer lid hinge

Rotate the unit so that the back faces you. Four screws secure the hinge to the Z-tower.

Step 2: Lift the outer lid

Lift the outer lid to expose the wash bucket and platform mount.

Step 3: Remove the broken outer lid hinge

Turn the 2.0 mm hex driver counterclockwise to remove the four screws that connect the hinge to the Z-tower. Set aside the outer lid and screws for installing the replacement hinge.

Overview: Align the replacement outer lid hinge with the outer lid. Insert the replacement hinge into the outer lid. Attach the outer lid and hinge to the Form Wash.

Step 1: Align the outer lid and outer lid hinge

Place the outer lid on a flat surface. Place the new outer lid hinge plate above it with the connection tabs parallel to the corresponding slots on the lid.

Ensure the smooth sides of the outer lid and outer lid hinge plate are facedown.

Step 2: Insert one side of the replacement hinge

Slide one hinge connection tab into the corresponding hinge on the outer lid.

Step 3: Insert the other side of the replacement hinge

Push in the remaining connection tab to attach the hinge plate to the outer lid. Ensure the hinge mechanism operates smoothly.

Step 4: Place the outer lid on the wash bucket

Place the assembled outer lid and outer lid hinge plate onto the unit. The hinge plate should rest against the Z-tower.

Overview: After replacing the outer lid hinge, test the repair.

Step 1: Power on the form wash

Connect the Form Wash to power. The machine initializes.

Step 2: Test the outer lid hinge

Use the knob to start a wash cycle and ensure the outer lid fully opens and closes without wobbling or obstructions. Contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller to share the results of the procedure.