Installing Build Plate - MakerBot Replicator 2 User Manual

INSTALLING BUILD PLATE

Installing the Build Plate
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3a. Locate and unwrap the build plate. Tilt
and fit the notch in the build plate onto the
tab at the back of the build platform. Fit the
tab in the build plate between the two pegs
at the front of the build platform.
3b. To remove the build plate, gently push
the tab on the front of the build plate
toward the back of the build platform
to release the tab from the pegs. Lift
the build plate from the build platform.
Freeing the Extruder
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4a. Use strong scissors or a wire cutter to
cut the zip ties holding the gantry system
in place. Discard the zip ties and the plastic
pieces holding them in place.
NOTE: Operate scissors with care.
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Plate-Locking Pegs
4b. A small plastic piece attached to the
X-axis belt and gantry rods prevents the
extruder from moving. Carefully snap the
piece off of the rods and tilt it to slide it off
of the belt.