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ian.m32
(@ian-m32)
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Replacing the Loadcell

I have a MK4 which I am having some very minor first layer issues.

It has been suggested this could be a loadcell issue.

I would like to replace this.  Can someone link me the replacement part and swap out guide?

Thanks

Posted : 15/09/2024 3:55 pm
Davebert
(@davebert)
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RE: Replacing the Loadcell

Here you go.

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/hotend-heatsink-xl-mk4/

https://help.prusa3d.com/guide/5-nextruder-assembly_707767

Posted by: @ian-m32

I have a MK4 which I am having some very minor first layer issues.

It has been suggested this could be a loadcell issue.

I would like to replace this.  Can someone link me the replacement part and swap out guide?

Thanks

 

Posted : 16/09/2024 1:07 pm
ian.m32
(@ian-m32)
Eminent Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Replacing the Loadcell

Sorry for the delay in replying.

Thanks for the Info.

So to replace the loadcell I guess I work backwards to step 20?

Posted : 25/10/2024 6:43 pm
Davebert
(@davebert)
Estimable Member
RE: Replacing the Loadcell

Yep, and here is a video I found that may help too. I never changed the loadcell on my machine so hopefully someone who actually changed theirs will chime in here.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=rt9X6HZjiPg

Posted : 25/10/2024 10:18 pm
JoTa
 JoTa
(@jota)
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RE: Replacing the Loadcell

So the only way to replace the loadcell is to buy the complete heatsink?

Posted : 26/04/2025 12:31 pm
Sembazuru
(@sembazuru)
Noble Member
RE: Replacing the Loadcell
Posted by: @jota

So the only way to replace the loadcell is to buy the complete heatsink?

Yes. The load cell is permanently bonded to the heatsink. Otherwise it wouldn't work for sensing deformation of the heatsink.

See my (limited) designs on:
Printables - https://www.printables.com/@Sembazuru
Thingiverse - https://www.thingiverse.com/Sembazuru/designs

Posted : 29/04/2025 3:47 pm
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