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SD Card and Coin Battery Replacement – Fusion Maker, Edge, Pro 24 & 36

How do I replace the SD card and coin battery in the Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36?

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the SD card and coin battery on Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro systems. Be sure to follow anti-static precautions and use the required tools for each step.

SD Card Replacement (Fusion Maker & Edge)

Control Module / SD Card Removal

  1. Turn off the engraver and disconnect it from the power source.

  2. Disconnect all cables (USB, Ethernet, fan control, etc.).

  3. Remove the right panel of the engraver.

  4. Wear an anti-static strap and attach it to a bare metal surface on the machine.

  5. Remove the four (4) 5/32” Hex screws securing the control module.

    Removing Hex screws to detach the control module.

  6. Gently lift the display shroud to access the front electrical harnesses.

    Lifting the display shroud to access internal wiring.

  7. Disconnect the four (4) electrical harnesses from the front.

    Unplugging the front electrical harnesses from the control module.

  8. Continue lifting to access and disconnect the flex cable.

    Accessing and disconnecting the flex cable beneath the control module.

  9. Continue lifting to access and disconnect the seven (7) rear harnesses.

    Unplugging the rear electrical harnesses from the control module.

  10. Remove and set the control module face-down on a soft surface.

    Control module face-down for SD card access.

  11. Locate the SD card holder, slide the latch, and remove the SD card.

    Sliding the SD card latch to unlock and remove the card.
    Underside of control module showing SD card holder.

  12. Insert the new SD card with copper terminals facing the board and lock the latch.

    Inserting the new SD card into the holder.
    Securing the SD card with the retention latch.

Control Module / SD Card Installation

  1. Wear an anti-static strap and attach it to a metal surface.

  2. Position the control module and connect the seven (7) rear harnesses.

    Reconnecting the rear harnesses to the control module.
    Close-up of rear harness connections.

  3. Reconnect the flex cable in the center.

    Plugging the flex cable back into the control module.

  4. Reconnect the four (4) front harnesses. Ensure correct port for X-axis and fiber source (display port connectors).

    Reconnecting front harnesses, including X-axis and fiber source.

  5. Secure with four (4) Hex screws, with the longer ones at the rear.

    Tightening screws to secure the control module.

  6. Reconnect power and turn on the engraver.

  7. Follow the Programming SD Card section.

SD Card Replacement (Fusion Pro 24/36)

Control Module / SD Card Removal

  1. Turn off and unplug the engraver.

  2. Open the top door and remove the right panel.

  3. Wear an anti-static strap and attach it to a bare metal surface.

  4. Remove the four (4) Hex screws on the control module.

    Removing Hex screws securing the control module.

  5. Gently lift the bottom of the module to unseat the two (2) multi-pin connectors.

    Unseating multi-pin connectors by lifting the control module.

  6. Remove and set the control module face-down on a soft surface.

    Control module placed face-down for access.

  7. Locate the SD card holder, slide the latch, and remove the SD card.

    Sliding the latch to remove the SD card from holder.
    Bottom view of control module showing SD card holder.

  8. Insert the new SD card with copper terminals facing the board and lock the latch.

    Inserting new SD card into slot with correct orientation.
    Securing the SD card with the retention latch.

Control Module / SD Card Installation

  1. Wear an anti-static strap and attach it to the engraver.

  2. Align the control module with the chassis mounting holes.

    Aligning control module screw holes with chassis mount.

  3. Gently press down to seat the multi-pin connectors. Don’t force it.

    Seating the control module onto multi-pin connectors.

  4. Ensure tactile/audible feedback when connectors engage.

  5. Secure with four (4) Hex screws, with longer screws in rear positions.

    Securing control module with Hex screws.

  6. Reconnect to power and turn on the engraver.

Programming SD Card

Note: If your machine is running firmware version 1.1.2.x or later, please skip this section.
  1. At the display panel, press the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu.

    Touching gear icon on home screen to access settings.

  2. Press Update.

    Tapping the update option within the settings menu.

  3. Press Program Peripherals.

    Opening the Program Peripherals menu.

  4. Once in the Peripheral Update menu, select All Available Peripherals and press Update.

    Selecting and updating all available peripherals.

  5. Allow the engraver to complete the update process.

    Warning: Do not power off the engraver during the update. The screen may go dark temporarily—this is normal. Once the update is complete, the system will prompt you to restart the engraver.

  6. When prompted, power cycle the engraver to complete the update.

    Restarting the engraver to complete the update.

Coin Battery Replacement

  1. Turn off and disconnect the engraver from all power sources.

  2. Disconnect all attached cables.

  3. Wear an anti-static strap and attach it to the engraver.

  4. Remove the control module using the instructions above.

  5. Set the module face-down on a soft surface.

  6. Locate the battery holder on the underside.

    Locating the coin battery holder on the underside of the control module.

  7. Remove the old battery.

  8. Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing up.

  9. Reinstall the control module following previous instructions.

  10. Power on the engraver and complete the startup sequence.

  • ID:
    KA-01570
  • Date:
    06/11/2025

Tools:

  • 5/32" Hex Wrench
  • Anti-Static Wrist Strap

Parts & Resources:

  • CS1056 - SD Card, Industrial, 16GB
  • CS0754 - 3V Lithium Coin Cell Battery