# How to Guide: Replace Z Belt

If your Z-belt is broken or needs replacing, here is a guide on how to swap out the belt.

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1\. One side of the x-rods will be glued to the sliders, one side will not.\
Hold the slider in one hand, and the x-rack in the other.

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2\. While holding the slider and X Rack, gently pull apart from each other.\
Please be careful as to not bend the Z Rods, only a small gap is needed.

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3\. Rotate the slider so the pegs point upwards. The X Axis is now free from the sliders.

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4\. Take the print head and begin to slide it off the x-rack towards the end that is free to\
remove from rack.\
Set print head aside.

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5\. Next, push down on a corner of the base and pull up on the same corner of the lid to\
remove the lid (see picture below for technique)

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6\. With the lid removed, you will see the z-belt running around the four pulleys on each\
threaded rod in the corners. Take a hook tool to grab the belt and slip it up and over the\
plastic base of the printer.

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7\. Pull the belt up and over the other corners of the printer and remove

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8\. Take new belt and put it around all four threaded rods.

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9\. Pull down the belt around the plastic edges of the printer and replace belt on all four\
pulleys.

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10\. Double check belt is not flipped upside down\
11\. Take lid and replace it, aligning all rods into their respective holes\
12\. Replace print head onto the x-rack\
13\. Your printer is now ready for use again\
14\. Please recalibrate the bed location before printing


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