Cricut Maker Roller Bar Replacement

Geschrieben von: Devyn White

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Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

1 - 2 Stunden

Einleitung

The roller bar mechanism of the Cricut Maker is the piece that allows the machine to create these designs and patterns. It rotates to keep the blades and engraving tips in line and precise.

If you find that your roller bar is not working, or it is damaged, this replacement guide is for you!

Before you begin the repair, be sure to turn the device off and unplug it from the outlet.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

To remove the cover from the connecting joint, use an iFixit opening tool, and pry around the perimeter of the cover to release it.
Applying too much pressure to this can break it as it is very fragile.
There is some adhesive holding the cover, so it may take some patience and finesse to pry the cover off.
Remove the cover from the connecting joint and set it aside.

Schritt 2

Remove the four, 10 mm Torx TR8 security screws holding the lid in place.

Schritt 3

Turn the device around, so that the back is facing you.
Look for the small rectangles along the back of the device. For every two rectangles, there is one cylindrical connector in between the two.
Wedge one or two iFixit opening picks in the seam connecting the Top Door to the device, and use the iFixit opening tool to pry upwards along the seam.
These actions should reveal the cylindrical connectors.

Schritt 4

Press down on the lid.
Push the lid outwards to free it from the jointed clasps.

Schritt 5

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm screws that attach the motor on the left side of the machine.

Schritt 6

Remove the motor by pulling it from the device.

Schritt 7

Under the motor there is a white plastic gear. To remove it, gently pull it off the axle.

Schritt 8

Remove the washer from the top screw above the motor.
We found it was easier done by hand.

Schritt 9

Remove the two 5 mm screws from the remaining motor on the opposite side, using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Schritt 10

Twist and remove the motor from the machine.

Schritt 11

Remove the two 10 mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Schritt 12

Pull the belt holder towards you, and twist it sideways to slide it neatly into the same hole the belt is emerging from.

Schritt 13

Pull the bar containing the axel and metal attachment out to remove them.
This should free the remaining side of the belt.

Schritt 14

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 10 mm screws from the board on the main motor.

Schritt 15

Remove the electrical tape from the connecting cable on the backside of the main motor.
Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap.
Pull the cable out.

Schritt 16

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm screws from the belt holder under the main motor.
Removing these two screws will cause the belt holder to detach.
Slip it through the hole in the main motor frame.