Bambu Lab A1 Bed Replacement Guide (Avoid Mistakes)

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In this video we go step by step through the process of replacing the bed on the Bambu Lab A1. This printer was recalled and everyone was given the option to return/replace the printer or hold onto it until the new bed was ready. Well new beds are shipping and although Bambu has an official guide I found some things along the way that should make the process a bit easier.

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[msvsalt]

Thank you!!!! My A1 crapped out after 8 weeks. I thought getting a bambu would be less work than all my other printers, but no. I had to replace the heatbed and ac board, and your video made it so simple. Great tutorial, very much appreciated.

[johncharmelllo]

I opted for the replacement bed. Got it all installed with out too much trouble. Glad you pointed out how to capture that cord so it doesn't back out. That was the only thing I was struggling with. Printer has been back up and running for a few weeks now with no problems. Awesome video, thanks Daniel.

[grahamhogg]

Thanks for the very useful video. I just received my A1 from the 2 Year sale and found that the Bed Cable was very twisted and during nozzle cleaning the cable was being hit quite hard every time.
I opened up the panel with the six screws as you described, and I untwisted the cable a full 1/2 turn which solved this and looks exactly as you show at 11:55 minutes in your video.
The printer was sent to me with the cable incorrectly installed! It was easier to fix this myself with your video guide, than go back through Bambu.

Much appreciate your video. Thanks heaps.

[chris]

3:23 using a filament spool as a rest. A true 3D printing enthusiast

[CreatingWithJackPines]

Just finished mine. One thing I'll add is that some parts of the repair were easier for me when the printer was oriented on its front while leaning the uprights on a spool. It was a pretty easy repair for any hobbyist who turns a screw. While inside, I also rerouted the second ground wire so it wouldn't out any tension on the bed cable. Honestly, the tape was the hardest part for me.

Great video! Thanks!

[butiplayoneontv]

I just got around to this and aside from yanking that light blue ribbon cable out (which thankfully I was able to slot back in) this was pretty easy.

[ToddSmith-wl]

Followed step by step, great video. Now to submit my ticket to Bambu and starting printing with my A1 again, thank you.

[lhohne]

Sehr schönes Video. Vielen Dank für deine Arbeit. Die Prozedur mit dem Heatbed habe ich auch bereits hinter mir. Die Kabeldurchführung werde ich nach diesem Video wohl noch einmal verändern. Im Moment würde ich mir ein Video zum Thema Austausch des Extruders und Hotend wünschen. Nach einem Spaghettidruck mit total verklebter Düse und Hotend und Extruder schaffe ich es nicht den Drucker mit Neuteilen wieder ans laufen zu kriegen.

[Goosefang]

I opted for the replacement. It is a fairly simple process but don’t forget the pics!!

I did have one issue. The wiring for the camera plug came loose and caused the camera and light to go out. They did end up send me a new camera.

I have already spent my $120 credit 😬

[LeosGarage]

I´m so glad I opted for the complete printer replacement :)
Great video!

[UncleJessy]

Fantastic video and will be using it when I swap out mine

[marutiroma]

Modbot, nice video. Do you know how to solve the problem with level z? The printer assembly goes below bed level! I think I have to give it back. can you help me? Thank you.

[flyboy]

I did the replacement install and it works perfectly. Took the required pics. What do I do now with the pictures? I attached them to the ticket and then selected close ticket. Was that what I need to do to get my credit?

[Effecto]

I got so confused with the holes on the bed. I assumed all 8 holes lined up with the 8 holes in the brackets on the printer. Apparently its just the 4 bottom holes that line up.It looks odd.
And yeah, the mesh and white rubber end of the cable had me confused too. Not as easy as it sounded, but not really bad either.
Nice video!!

[DandTeePrinting]

Only "issue" is feeding the new cables through the center hole/channel separating front and rear of printer base.

Just use a zip tie.

Feed the zip tie from the front of printer towards the rear of printer through the hole.

Tape the new wires to the zip tie and pull the zip tie back towards the front of the printer till the wires are through the hole.

Untape wires and continue installation.

Hope that helps

[OlavAlexanderMjelde]

Some notes:
1) Take pics if you opted for the gift card (since you have to send it as documentation)
2) Calibrate printer (without print plate), download a STL from bambu labs wiki page about it.

[jamesgates]

This seems like a pretty technical job. There are many points where mistakes could easily be made. It doesn't seem advisable for anyone without good technical experience. Certainly not kids.
Opting for the factory replacement would be safest unless you are certain of what you are doing.

[cris]

Hello.If i buy the printer yesterday..have the same problem?

[comeoutandpla]

Is it easier to do the mod….or disassemble, repack, take to UPS/Fedex

[The_Traveling_Clown]

This what happened to my Trinus not too long after purchasing it. The cable under the bed burned out, and it had to be replaced. But the F-ing manufacturer charged me for the replacement. When it should have replaced it for free.