In this lesson we’ll walk through replacing the Epilog Fusion M2’s Y-Motor
Shut off the laser and remove the power cord from the machine.
Remove Panels
Remove the top access panel on the right side of the machine by using a 5/32” hex key to turn the black panel locks ¾ of the way counter-clockwise.
Use a 5/32” hex key to remove the two main panels on the back of the machine.
Remove Old Motor
In the compartment below the Y-motor, disconnect the white connector that plugs the Y-motor into the machine’s control board.
Use a 5/32” hex key to loosen, but not remove, the four mounting screws located at each corner of the Y-motor.
From the right hand side of the machine, use a pencil to mark the top of the Y-motor mounting bracket. This will be used as a guide to return the mounting bracket to the correct position later.
Use a 5/32” hex key to loosen the Y-motor tensioning screw. This will loosen the Y-axis reducer drive belt.
Remove the reducer drive belt from the Y-motor pulley.
Now use a 5/32” hex key to remove the four Y-motor mounting screws.
Remove the Y-motor from the machine.
Install New Motor
Place the new Y-motor into the machine and insert, but do not tighten, the four mounting screws, making sure the screws line up with the threaded holes of the mounting bracket on the other side.
Loop the Y-axis reducer drive belt around the Y-motor pulley.
In the compartment below the Y-motor, insert the white connector.
Tighten the Y-motor tensioning screw until the pencil mark you made earlier is visible.
Tighten the four mounting screws.
Reinstall Panels
Use a 5/32” hex key to replace the two main panels on the back of the machine.
Replace the top access panel on the right side of the machine by using a 5/32” hex key to turn the black panel locks ¾ of the way clockwise.
Plug in the machine and turn it on.
