0. Printer disassemblyWritten By: Josef Prusa

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Step 1 — Disassembling Electronics

Using the supplied tools, open upthe RAMBo cover and disconnect allthe electronics.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the RAMBoelectronics, spiral wrap and screws.

If you damage a 3D printed part, it'sok, you won't need it anymore.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 8. Electronics from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3MK1 backwards.

Step 2 — Disassembling PSU and Heatbed

Using the supplied tools,disassemble the Heatbed and PSU.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the PSU and screws.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 7. PSU and Heatbed fromAssembly Instructions for OriginalPrusa i3 MK1 backwards.

Do NOT disassemble the PSU cover!!

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Step 3 — Disassembling LCD

Using the supplied tools, disconnectthe LCD cables and disassemblethe LCD cover.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the LCD panel andLCD cables.

Be EXTREMELY careful whilecutting zipties holding the cables.DO NOT damage the cables.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 6. LCD from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3MK1 backwards.

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Step 4 — Disassembling Extruder

Using the supplied tools,disassemble the Extruder.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the 5015 print fan,spiral wrap, M5w washers, 625bearing, printed shaft for bearing,springs and screws.

There is no need for taking out theM3 nuts from traps, you'll get newones.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 5. Extruder from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3MK1 backwards.

Step 5 — Disassembling Z axis

Using the supplied tools,disassemble the Z axis.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the smooth rods andscrews.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 4. Z axis from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3MK1 backwards.

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Step 6 — Disassembling X axis

Using the supplied tools,disassemble the X axis.

The only things you'll need for futureassembly are the smooth rods,linear bearings, 623h bearing withhousing, spiral wrap and screws.

There is no need for taking out theM3 nuts from traps, you'll get newones.

If you have troubles withdisassembling, you can simplyfollow 3. X axis from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3MK1 backwards.

While extracting linear bearings, youmay damage the X-ends parts, don'tworry, you won't need them.

For extracting linear bearings fromparts, you can insert flatheadscrewdriver between them and slidethem out as shown in the secondpicture.

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Step 7 — Disassembling Y axis

Using the supplied tools, disassemble the Y axis.

The only things you'll need for future assembly are the smooth rods, linear bearings, threadedrods, Y-idler assembly (shown in the second picture), Y-carriage and screws.

If you have troubles with disassembling, you can simply follow 2. Y axis from AssemblyInstructions for Original Prusa i3 MK1 backwards while skipping Step 6.

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Step 8 — All good!

Now you should have several typesof screws in a bowl, smooth andthreaded rods, spiral wraps and theframe, plus other things like motors.

Now you are ready to prepare Y-carriage and then you can startassembling the new printer.

Continue with the next chapter 1. Y-carriage drilling.

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