Snap Disc Installation

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Home the print bed under Controls > Printer. Turn Element off using the switch at the back of the printer

Using a 2mm Hex/Allan tool, remove 6 x M3 flatheads from the bottom cover, as highlighted in the image

Use the flashlight provided in the Snap Disc kit as a light source

Remove 2 x M3 button heads and 2 x M3 washers that are used to install the Snap Disc

Wear disposable gloves provided in Snap Disc kit to avoid contact with thermal paste. May cause mild irritation to skin.

Remove one connector from the Snap Disc by lightly shifting the connector up and down while tugging away from the Snap Disc

Repeat for the second cable connector

Let both cables dangle and set aside Snap Disc

Insert one connector onto the new Snap Disc tab, ensuring the flat side is facing the bottom of the Snap Disc

The Snap Disc connector has a tooth which mechanically snaps into the hole on the Snap Disc tab

Repeat for the other connector

The tooth on the connector should "snap" into place in the hole on the Snap Disc tab

Tug lightly on the cable, the connection should remain intact

Use the alcohol swab provided in the Snap Disc kit to clean the old thermal paste from the bed surface

Add thermal paste to the newly connected Snap Disc

Thermal paste should cover the red ring as indicated

Fasten the Snap Disc back into its original position using the 2 x M3 buttonheads and 2 x M3 washers

Validate that the cable path is the same as indicated with the red arrows

Align the bottom cover as seen in the image

Install 6 x M3 flathead bolts to the bottom bed cover