A1 Heatbed Retrofit Guide - EN

Bambu Lab is a consumer tech company focusing on desktop 3D printers. Starting with the X1 series, Bambu Lab builds state-of-the-art 3D printers that break the barriers between the digital and physical worlds, bringing creativity to a whole new level.
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[@SiPhTu]

Thanks for the video. Just awaiting my notification to say my new heat bed is on it's way to me. Then hoping the store is nicely stocked for when I get my voucher.

[@littlefrank90]

If you think filament will be available you're delusional, that has NEVER happened.

[@Barbasnoo]

Excellent video! Cant wait to dig in to my A1 and repair it. I like working with my hands anyway, so this should be fun. Update: My replacement heat bed arrived today. Installed it very carefully in about 45 minutes. Taking my time to ensure I didn’t pinch any wires, and to ensure that all the vital steps were completed properly. Not very difficult at all - and I’ve never replaced a heat bed on any printer before. Very cool Bambu!

[@JJG4ming]

Have you received your voucher yet?

[@jerkq]

I have been amazed with the engineering and design choices of this printer from start to finish. The fact that an unanticipated design flaw is SO easy to replace is amazing, and not to be taken for granted

[@KaliKavala]

When extracting the cables you could tight them with a piece of rope/string. Then pull them out, and you can use it for easier plug of the new ones. Just tie a knot and pull back

[@AlanBarnes1013]

I never had the AI but I bought the Prusa MK3 kit a few years back. I can tell you the quality of this printer looks light years of the Prusa one. Putting that one together looking like it’s held together with tie wraps it looked like something from the 60s. This looks like what a open bed printer should have looked like from a company that was suppose to be one of the top 3d printer companies

[@WayneOverbeck]

Yeah, I had a MK3 and a MK4 they worked well, but the P1s and the A1 work as good and as mentioned there is no comparison, The Bambu is industrial quality, the Poor Prusa looks like a high school project

[@Mrkouman]

Thank you, I just watched this for the second time, first time was waiting for the heat bed, second time now was just to refresh my memory of installing the heat bed now. I'm ready to get back to printing. Thank you for the heat bed and the video

[@russdesigns]

My new bed just arrived today! Replacing it was easier than I thought it would be. If you can remove hex screws, you can replace this bed. Took me 45 minutes with multiple interruptions from family. If you watch the whole video beforehand, you could do this in 20 minutes.

[@yobtnirp]

Where do you live if you don’t mind me asking

[@enhidri160]

Where are you, though? I’m living nowhere near remote and have had radio silence even though I filled out the form basically day 1.

[@SlapCatSlapCat]

The large bottom cover was glued on by the sloppy application of that white hot glue. It was liberally applied around the power supply then the cover was installed before the glue set. The same glue made it difficult to route the sensor wires and tape them down. Calm down with the hot glue!

[@ddene3972]

quality of Bambu , very explicit video great job

[@sinnerrom]

quality?! because of the quality of the cable, the problem also appeared... it just might set your house on fire...

[@crankfr0sch]

I install it in 20min easy Install Thanks for the Guide

[@midgardian2216]

Excellent video, I just know this is going to take me an hour to do since I have kids running around me all day. So, then I have to start and stop and rewatch the video again. ;)

[@filamentalprintworks4598]

Sounds familiar! 😄

[@Yoriel79]

Is it imperative for European users to obtain a certificate in order to use the machine and have warranty? If so, you will generate many complaints and return requests. Many, including myself, have based their decision to keep it on the understanding that it would not cost them a single euro more, and now you come out with the requirement of a certificate for its operation. A certificate that in some cases will cost the same as the printer.

[@Bigpopp1]

I guess they need to give people in the EU another option if this is the case. Maybe the option to return and get the credit towards purchasing the fixed unit?

[@its-movietime]

Where does it say you need a certificate? Nowhere.

[@Yoriel79]

@@its-movietimeA certificate, in terms of an electrical installation, is a document that verifies that the installation has been carried out in accordance with applicable electrical regulations and standards. This is exactly what BambuLab is requesting at the end of the video.

[@Rebelgod420420]

Bambu doesn't require this, your goverment does. It is a cover their ass statement. You do the repair and don't get it inspected and your house burns down, its not their problem kind of thing.

[@luclenders]

Yes this needs to cleared. Having a certified person do this will cost more money. Which is not disclosed beforehand.

[@arranwilliams2523]

Does this mean we don't get that bumb on the back????

[@wwjoesr]

I totally love my A1 and can't wait for the new heatbed to arrive!

[@Martas668]

I only want to ask, what are the best items to buy from discount we have got after the replacement? Heatbed Nozzle Wiper and Hotend with Nozzle 0.4mm as spare items? Anything else? I am not heavy printer but I know anything can break after some time, but I do not know the weak points of the 3D printers...

[@Morrunyo]

Are we required to pay a technician to certify that we have done the procedure correctly?

[@Pidrittel]

If you live in the EU - yes. Of course, you can just not do it - no one will care, unless your house burns down and insurance refuses to pay. But I find it rather dodgy that BambuLab requires this... it is their responsibility IMO.

[@Morrunyo]

@@Pidrittel In my opinion, if you give the option for the consumer to fix their own printer, but do not advise that this option requires paying for a certificate, you are giving incomplete information. Furthermore, we also have no confirmation that not having that certificate eliminates the warranty, when they told us that there would be a 6-month warranty. I guess we'll have to stay tuned for new clarifications from Bambulab. Some people in Europe are asking for refunds or opening tickets for clarifications.

[@SkateSoup]

​@Morrunyo it's not a warranty question, it's a legal one. I think there was mention about this in one of their announcements, but it was a small mention inside the larger announcement. In some places in the EU and some other locations, by law people are not allowed to do repairs themselves on parts of an electronic device that uses mains voltage. You either have to have a qualified electrical professional do the work, or have one certify your work as being safe. Not like police will break into your house if you don't, but if an event happens and the insurance company can relate it to the device and you don't have that certification they may deny your claim and you will have to pay for all damages. No fires have started from the faulty beds and shouldn't start from the fixed ones, but it is up to you to decide if you want to take that risk in case something does happen down the road. They didn't call that part out too loudly in their announcement so I imagine their customer support may be a little overwhelmed right now as this has come out. Hopefully they will respond in the right way.

[@Morrunyo]

​@@SkateSoupThanks so much for the explanation. So you are confirming that Bambulab is going to maintain the warranty on the printers in Europe without us being obliged to pay for the certification?

[@its-movietime]

Where does it say you need a certificate? Nowhere. Where does it say qualified? Nowhere. Just people getting impatient for nothing.

[@Pecetero]

When will I receive it in Madrid, Spain?

[@YokomoHoyo]

This should've been a 4K video for better detail.

[@delxinogaming6046]

Tik Tok voice for recall video… LEGEND

[@SlapCatSlapCat]

"Silly-con" spacers

[@F.DoctorGT03.]

merci pour cette vidéo mais j' attends encore mon plateau et je n' ai aucune nouvelle encore ????

[@thega.bo.n3423]

This "IMPORTANT NOTE" wasnt mentioned previously, who will cover the cost of that?

[@michaelneumeier3721]

Bambu Lab

[@SneakyJoeRu]

So is A1 safe to order now?

[@PieCatArt]

Yes, but it’s not available yet

[@vespineyt]

@@PieCatArtdo you know when?

[@PieCatArt]

@@vespineyt they say it will be available around may

[@vespineyt]

@@PieCatArt oh ok:(

[@raypalmer7733]

The electrical certificate requirement (EU specifically) is for legal reasons as this video is applied to a domestic device operating on main supply. I would say it would be logical for everyone to heed the note. They do state you can do it yourself, but they (Bambu Labs) take no responsibility/accountability if you fail to get it properly checked by a qualified person to ensure the device is safe to operate as intended. Although I am not an electrical technician, I suspect the checks would be: 1. There are no potentials for an electric shock from the modifications, and 2. There are not shorts which may cause a fire. While both are low if the procedure is followed to the letter, it is better to take a penny of prevention rather than a pound of pain. Besides if the printer fails you have a leg to stand on knowing the certificate is there to help with any legal claims.

[@ArturOleszczuk1991]

I can' t remove heatbed cable 2:10 - it's just completely stuck inside. just doing what instructed it's dead jammed inside printer body

[@slicedpage]

You have probably fixed it by now but for those concerned, don't be, If you have the printer as it is on the video do what the man said. Pull the inside part of the black cable toward you so that it comes out of its clamp then at the same time pull the front part cable from the outside. It will come out. As will all the cables attached to it, wiggling may be required. If you are still struggling to remove the inside part it might be glued, so a little more force is required.

[@Happy3dprinting]

It’s great to have a video, but it would be even better to actually have the new bed to do the swap.

[@maythemighty5183]

Remiving the bottom plastic is impossible… the 2 screw bosses on the inner corners are jammed

[@3DandTeePrinting]

And your shipping them.......WHEN?

[@sinnerrom]

at least they could answer, I think they sent some to see what else can happen with what they designed :|

[@BadlyBentPub]

Already shipped a bunch. Got mine yesterday.

[@Condamine123456]

Well how about sending mine out in australia

[@jaydenmiddleton8371]

As soon as I decided to buy one "available in may" :(

[@vespineyt]

@@jaydenmiddleton8371same 😢

[@knightsljx]

It's much easier to do the cabling when you're already in there, instead of flipping the printer over and over. It's not that hard to adjust the bed to ensure the cable is straight after

[@EuMarcoFigueiredo]

I'm waiting for shipping to be made to Portugal to exchange my A1

[@zeremendos]

Como vais fazer com o electricista?

[@EuMarcoFigueiredo]

@@zeremendos levo ao electricista e mostro o vídeo

[@joaolima8014]

​@@EuMarcoFigueiredoquanto é que isso ficará? Acho que vou ter de fazer isso tb

[@markjervis8558]

Bambu Lab, Let's start replying to emails please. I like many others are awaiting an exchange.

[@anantsrivastava6969]

my heat bed scews r stripped so i cant remove one of them

[@BBLX1C]

It is so pleasing to see it! You really have done a lot to achieve this Happy end! Or rather the start of the next attack!

[@SkateSoup]

Bot spotted

[@apocalypsedude5446]

That certificate thing is really annoying! It wasn't stated before and not part of the deal! BTW: I guess you will hardly find anyone who gives you a certificate for a this machine with this background. In case anything happens, the signer of the certificate will be in charge. Show me someone who is naive enough to do that.

[@_djengis]

I don't know how to feel about the last 11 seconds of the video...

[@maythemighty5183]

Removing the plastics are impossible!!!. My main bottom piece is basically fused to the inner screw bosses. And yes i abdolutely removed all the screws

[@uncannyrecovery3980]

STILL WAITING ON MY HEATBED!!! FEBRUARY! STILL NOTHING!

[@IonRoux]

The music is WAY too loud at some parts. Please lower it down in future videos to be more of a background music. (or just do away with it entirely, that ultra happy clappy guitar music instantly gets on my nerves and I don't think I am alone with that)

[@aguseji]

It is not an easy process, anyone who bought an A1 believing that they would not have to know "the technique", Welcome to the world of real 3D printing.

[@logitech4873]

Those that didn't want to replace the bed could get the whole unit replaced.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Seems easy to me

[@NeonDreams7]

**Laughs in Ender 3**

[@BennyTygohome]

Doesn't look difficult to me. Looks easy. Its only going to be difficult for those who didn't follow instructions closely.

[@zachgamingzone]

i owned nerf guns as a kid that were harder to put back together than this install.