The Ultimate Guide to Replacing Cricut Rollers - Every Step. Every Detail.

[@ErinHayley-i8c]

Great tutorial! I was able to get all the way until the 15:18 mark with ease. When I went to try to take the roller out, it won’t. I’m not sure if it’s because I have the Maker 1. The bar is so long that I’m not even able to wiggle it out or anything. Have you worked on any Maker 1, and if so, how did you get the roller bar out?

[@AnotherMaker]

When you slide the bar to the right, does it actually start to come out the side of the machine or is the hole on the power button side just a tiny bit smaller than the rod? I've had to do a little bit of filing on one to just get a burr out of the way and then the rod slid through on the right.

[@HerrmDogg]

@@AnotherMaker I had this exact same problem and had to file the hole (the plastic surrounding the hole was too small) on the right side so I could slide the bar far enough in order to get it out!

[@HerrmDogg]

I had this exact same problem and had to file the hole (the plastic surrounding the hole was too small) on the right side so I could slide the bar far enough in order to get it out!

[@DJTONYBEE1]

Same here got stuck on 15:25 part . The rod on this maker 1 is too long it does have wiggle room but not enough to take out the whole metal bar

[@DJTONYBEE1]

ok we good now.

[@skew02]

This was an amazing tutorial!! My husband and I worked through it step by step and everything went so smoothly!! A note on the clip for the roller bar that is behind the gear - my husband wanted to try to put it in, so we were both looking at it and saw that neither his fingers nor mine, nor the needle nosed pliers were going to fit to hold it while we pushed it into place. I happened to look over at my Cricut weeding tools and saw the pair of tweezers and handed them to my hubby. They held the clip perfectly in place and he pushed it down with the weeding hook very easily. No leftover parts!! :-) Thank you so much for filming this repair!

[@camierich2595]

Count your days cricut.. you deserve all of the money in the world for this explanation because it was truly a beast. Cricut needs to design rollers that we can snap on or something

[@AnotherMaker]

Yeah. That was a really really dumb decision. The old rollers lasted for 5+ years without issue on my Air2. These lasted a year and were a pain to change.

[@bevbarry9637]

Cricut are aware that there is a problem with the rollers and are replacing the machines. I just had my almost 4yo machine replaced with a new maker 3.

[@bevbarry9637]

Replacement is a Maker, not Maker 3.🤦‍♀️

[@rbabyjane2]

Mine went and because I had it for7 years they couldn’t replace but they offered me10% off for another one on their site. 10% ain’t much for what those cost but it’s something. I’m waiting for prime day to see if I can get an even better deal. I wish I can take it to someone to fix for me but they said no.

[@phyllisallen5776]

@@bevbarry9637 what steps did you take to get cricut to replace your machine?

[@AmberKlein0917]

I wanted to drop a thank you to AnotherMaker. This was the best guide I found on taking the Cricut apart and replacing these rollers. I'm a big believer in right to repair and love that there are people out here help the rest of us do it. Keep up the good work AnotherMaker, I hope this video finds everyone that needs it.

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Glad it was helpful!

[@spraguegail]

This was an awesome video that helped me replace the rollers on my Cricket. This was the only video that showed me how to do the very first step, getting the strip off the top, with the newer crickets where the strip is glued down. All the wires, springs, clips were expertly described both in removing and when putting them back in place. I fixed it myself- no husband needed thanks to this video. There were some areas that were quite difficult, but his video gave me the confidence that I could do it. Thank you so much!!!

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful. I struggled with my first 1 and I thought the world needed a clearer example. It's so awesome that you were able to tackle it!

[@demorphix]

Just taking a quick moment to say thank you for putting this tutorial together. I was able to get everything swapped out well within the 1-2 window... and surprisingly, didn't need nearly as much patience as I thought! Thank you for taking the time to put together this great tutorial.

[@amandab4120]

This was so helpful! The comments helped with needing to file a little bit to get the bar out but it all worked out and I'm so glad I stuck with it and had patience. Thank you for taking the time and walking through each step and providing insights along the way this would have been impossible for me. I initially started watching this video then tried to find something easier but I'm glad I decided to do it the right way the first time. It seems like a brand new machine with the new rubber rollers, thank you!

[@somapi9438]

Huge shout out to Another Maker!! Not only do I thank you for this tutorial but my wife thanks you as well.🥇

[@lindahansen3967]

I wanted to say thank you so much to @AnotherMaker for making such a detailed and easy to understand tutorial. Because of your video, I was able to repair my Cricut Maker instead of throwing it in the trash. You saved me hundreds of dollars. That being said, it was not easy. My machine seemed to fight me almost every step of the way, but I managed to do it, and I'm grateful to you.

[@lauramason4276]

Be proud as well! I am at having done mine!

[@julzrulz79]

Ultimate Guide is exactly right! This video gives every step that you need and even presets you for difficult ones. This made a hard task very doable!! Thanks so very much!!!

[@cindyrroberts]

This is the best video on how to change the rollers. Awesome step by step explanations. The only difference for my Cricut Maker is I found the T10 didn’t fit so I used a T9. It took me two hours stopping and starting the video but I got it all back together and working great. I can’t thank you enough.

[@lauramason4276]

I had to use a T8 myself. But the kit I bought had them all included.

[@milksponge00]

As so many others have already said, this is an OUTSTANDING step by step guide to replace these rollers. Thank you so much! Instructions where incredibly clear, concise and even entertaining really. I actually enjoyed the entire process, that I was somewhat dreading to a certain extent until I found your video. Great work!!! and again Thank you SO MUCH.

[@dinawerthenbach]

This video is not only a perfect technical guide but it also gives the courage and desire to follow it! It worked great and was less difficult than I expected. Thank you very much.

[@FACR_Dwarfy]

Can’t thank you enough for this video. Managed to replace the rollers on the wife’s machine with no issues at all. Well, the only small speed bump was the torx screws to remove the top lid were T-9 on mine and not T-10, but other than that this video made it as painless as it could be

[@deanallenjones]

Thank you for an amazing tutorial. Got a techy mate to help...i made the coffee. Cricket will have a hard time convincing us that this wasn't designed to fail. But thank you for the hard work and clear instructions. Thanks to you we have a working machine again

[@rochellefox8306]

Thank you for the detailed and amazing tutorial! Took hours as I ended up having to drill out a bit of the plastic on the right side hole holding the roller bar to get it out. I had also bought the tight fitting rollers, which I managed to get positioned on the bar after heating them on the bar with a hair dryer and putting some silicone fluid on the roller bar. I'd love to have a conversation with the Cricut machine designers.........

[@lauramason4276]

I had to come and leave you a message; it sounds just like everyone else's but still! Having tried all the temp hacks on those roller pads and seeing them eventually stop working, I knew there were only 2 options; throw my 4 year old, still in excellent shape Cricut away, or take it apart. I'm a trainer by trade and know a good one when I see one. Yours is the ONLY one that anyone should ever use. It took me awhile to gather the right tools and those screws underneath were a bear (kept remembering your statement of 'be in a good mindset', haha) The springs weren't a problem, only the last one when putting back together. BUT, I got it and I have so much gratitude as well as pride at being able to undertake something like this. Never afraid of anything techy, this was still pushing the envelope for me. However, it worked! Honest to goodness, thank you. Thank you, thank you.

[@sherriswanson4331]

Oh My Dan!! Am I ever glad that I found this video!! Thank you so much for the calm voice, and easy directions to fix my rollers!! I soooo appreciate you!! Thank You just doesn't seem to be enough!! I did read the other comments before I started and was glad that I did, because I had to do some "remodeling" as my Grandpa would have said to the plastic on the motor side to get the bar through! THANK YOU AGAIN - you are the best!!!

[@AnotherMaker]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words. And yeah, apparently there are some subtle build differences. I had one that required a little bit of filing recently too. Glad you got it up and running!

[@sarahhorvath2776]

Thank so much. This has to be one of best online tutorials ever! I have no experience in doing anything like this but was able to follow each step and now my Cricut is as good as new.

[@nailz2221]

Thank You. I changed mine yesterday watching your video. I also had a little resistance with the bar not wanting to come out on my maker 1 but i didn't have to do anything different just say a few words and kept jiggling and sliding until she let go.

[@brendajones2459]

I want to thank you so very much for this video. This past weekend, I used this video and I did it! I love your detail, easy to follow instructions. I loved this even more because you show how to put it back together. Thank you. ❤

[@DinaBowen-t1d]

Thank you, AnotherMaker. I'm almost done using your guide, and I couldn't have done it without you :) I also had trouble removing the roller bar, but I used a little lube, and wiggled the bar to the upper part of the hole, which seemed a little larger. Also, I ran intro trouble putting the cover back on. Instead of turning the unit over, I put the machine on the edge of the table with 2 feet hanging off. That way, I could screw at least 2 bottom screws in place without wrecking the alignment. Then turned the machine to do the other side the same way. Not flipping the machine worked better for me.

[@kaitlynmetzmeier8924]

This video is incredible! I was able to complete this on my own and within an hour or so. Thank you so much!!

[@paulmazzucca7335]

Great guidance! Great video! Saved the day!! My Maker had an issue with one of the roller positions. Performed all steps and discovered that the rubber roller and it corresponding metal roller had become gummed up with adhesive and push the right rubber roller off registration. Cleaned knurled metal roller well with an x-acto knife. I found that by using a little dish soap and water I could lubricate the shaft at the rubber roller and move it back into position. (Sort of like putting on handlebar grips on a bike). Reassembled and all is working great again! Thanks for giving me the confidence to fix it myself!!

[@JKB-UK]

Thanks so much. 90 mins but $$$ saved. Those instructions were superb.

[@AnotherMaker]

Awesome. I'm glad it was helpful

[@ronaldgrantham136]

Thank you for such a well detailed video on replacing the rubber rollers on Cricut machines! This is probably the best detailed one I have seen. I'd like to add a few tips that will help others in this endeavor: 1. My Cricut Maker definitely requires a T-9 driver for the lid screws. I have seen other videos and even comments here that had/have the same info. Owners should be aware that it may be either T-9 OR T-10 --- Either way, it surely seems just an attempt by the manufacturer to stymie owners from DIY repairs. 2. You may want to show a more clear view of which way those angled posts/tabs face on the underside of the flat plastic cover of the top lid hinge. If you attempt to put it back on with the piece turned the wrong direction . . . well, let's just say it don't work. 3. You are spot on with your description of placing the body/cover back in place and aligning those slats/tabs... ALL of those slats/tabs! I thought ours was properly placed twice, but when I had put the bottom four AND the seven top-underside screws back, replaced the lid on the hinge and closed the lid for inspection, both the first and second attempts had the center section of the back of the body bowed out. I tell you, removing and replacing those seven underside screws just doesn't get any more fun with practice! The third time, it just seemed to fit like a glove when I placed the body back on and the four long screws even seemed to go in smoother too. 4. There IS an easier way to replace those tension springs! Really easier than trying to hold a tiny portion of spring metal tightly and stretching beyond your gripping strength. First, make sure to put the end of the spring that is "more closed up" on to the bottom, or arm, connection FIRST. Then, using a very small flat blade screwdriver, the smaller the better, slide its blade through the opposite spring opening. Let the spring slide down the screwdriver shaft some -- perhaps an inch and a half, but not too far as you don't want to stretch the spring beyond recover. Now place the flat blade just into the tab slot for the spring. You want the screwdriver blade just a tiny bit through the tab/slot width. (I hope this makes sense -- you don't want it so close to the edge that it will slip off, but you also don't want it extended too far beyond the tab; which will make keeping the spring in its place more difficult when removing the screwdriver.) While lifting the screwdriver handle, slide the spring up to the slot where it is to go. As you continue lifting the screwdriver keep pushing the spring over the tab for the slotted position for the spring. It may not happen perfectly on your first attempt (although, I have NEVER had this method fail), but if you pay attention to where the spring opening is facing and keep the spring as close to the tab/slot as possible, it will be in place before you know it. I've used this method since I was about age 14 (now 70) and the whole process takes about 3 seconds. You're welcome.

[@mackenziev448]

Thank you! It took me, my partner with a mechanical engineering degree, a trip to home depot, and a few choice words but we did it!

[@lauranorton9753]

Thank you so much! My husband helped me put the springs back one, but I did the rest myself! My Cricut needed a T9, and that size was in the set I bought. The top part was really glued down, so unfortunately a piece chipped off with the prying. Oh, well. Function over beauty! Thank you again! I would have never figured out how to replace the rollers!

[@HerrmDogg]

This is an INCREDIBLY USEFUL AND DETAILED way to replace your Cricut Maker rollers, thank you so much for making this!

[@AnotherMaker]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@RodneyPrine]

Best KZbin video I have ever used. EXCELLENT!!! Thank you.

[@davidharris2095]

Excellent tutorial! Very easy to follow! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. We successfully, with your guidance, replaced our rollers. Thank you again.

[@chrissyrenaellc]

OMG!! I can't even begin to thank you enough for this! I really appreciate you taking the time to explain each step and giving us warnings on things to look out. I just subscribed to your channel too. Took me about an hour and a half (plus a trip to Walmart to get a kit with the right screwdrivers). My top screws fit the T8 driver instead of the T10, but now I have 77 piece electronic repair kit that I can keep in my workspace instead of getting my husband's took kit/bag. Thanks again!

[@suzannepark5955]

Thank You!! I was ready to pitch Cricut forever until I found your tutorial. With the correct tools, I made it through and am back to crafting. 😊

[@user-wu3pl9ri1o]

Great step by step instruction!! I was able to change out the rollers, thank you!!

[@romanluna8131]

Wonderful. This is by far the best detailed breakdown to replace the rolls. Helped greatly. Thank you

[@NicoleStJohn-mi5qi]

I cannot begin to tell you how much I love and appreciate this video. I watched several other videos first and even was able to take my Cricut apart and replace the rollers. I had trouble figuring out how to put things back together and was very frustrated. I didn’t find a single other video that explained the process and showed it in as much detail as you have. Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@dianewelch7349]

Thank you I just saved my Cricut it was a pain and yes those 3 hidden screws are a pain but following your instructions (many times) mine works. Thank you so much

[@dawnbilyeu4050]

thank you very very much. I also had to use a small grinder to open the plastic housing where it is misaligned to the metal body plate. Then i was able to slide the bar out, as you demonstrated. Had you not shown such good close ups, I wouldn't have figured it out. Bless you!

[@laurennjohnson2308]

What jerks are they to not make this easier! Thank you for such a great tutorial. I was 🤏🏽 this close to just throwing my cricut away!

[@pipemarin17]

Thank you so much for this detailed and usefully video. Since de explanation of the tools digested until the cleaning part at the end. Great job here. I had to open the plastic hole to match the metal hole in order to remove the roller. Thanks again

[@lynnscarlato]

My husband and I followed you to the "t" and all went well. Honestly I think it took us closer to two hours. Awesome instructions, very detailed. I appreciate you!!!

[@AnotherMaker]

Great job! Glad it worked. My first one took a long time too.

[@alysen101]

Thank you so much for this. I searched many videos and this truly was the best one. The explanation of everything was clear and the video quality was great! I got my Cricut working again!

[@imihgo8567]

Thank you for this! I’m in the process of doing mine but this is so well made I’m confident with finishing it on my own. I opened up the machine but seem to have a missing spring. I’m not sure what to do here. Any suggestions?

[@drewchenoweth9116]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation, especially for the recommended tools for those of us who are beginners. Regarding the difficult portion in which you need to work with screws inside the cricket body: If you don’t have a small socket wrench, you can always hold a drill bit in place with your fingers and use a pair of snub nosed pliers to break the screws loose and/or tighten them into place. The trickiest part of this job for me was the roller removal. I found that the inner plastic layer of the roller hole on the power switch side was not aligned with the metal hole of the cricket frame. It looked like a manufacturing defect and it made removal of the bar impossible because the upper part of that hole is supposed to be larger than the lower part. I used a small strip of sandpaper to sand down the plastic and widen the hole which allowed the bar to be removed. Other than that, I’d recommend some very fine nosed curved tweezers. They helped with removing and attaching the circlips and grabbing dropped screws.

[@AnotherMaker]

Thanks for the tips. I did one more that I wound up having to use a small file to make that hole bigger. So annoying.

[@TheTubejunky]

@ 3:17 you removed a spring. Later you put that spring in the wrong location during reassembly @ 23:11 You put that spring on the wrong secure point. I know it looks like the correct placement but IT IS NOT back where it was removed from! Perhaps that stamped metal frame is used for multiple models and utilizes that "hook" in other designs but NOT in this Maker3 model.

[@jayneevanderheym352]

Well done video! Thank you. My husband was able to fix my Maker! Now, back to crafting. 😊

[@katiebakker4619]

Thank you for taking the time to do this! This is the most comprehensive and thorough video out there for this and I greatly appreciate it.

[@AnotherMaker]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind words.

[@Rachel279-z3y]

Such great detailed video! I was able to get new rollers on and get my machine back together but now it won't turn on. @AnotherMaker do you know what could be causing that or how to fix it?

[@malicelestrange498]

15:17 anyone have any tips on how to put that small clamp back on? 😅 I feel like I've tried everything any no other videos show how to do it.

[@AnotherMaker]

sometimes I use something sticky like blue tack or even gear grease to get the clip to stick to the pliers... that allows it to stick without squeezing it

[@janicehuang144]

Great tutorial! I just finished replacing my rollers and the only thing i couldn't get back in was the 7th screw. But since it's in the middle screw, I'm gonna say it's not that important. Machine works beautifully. You did a wonderful job explaining and pointing out what pieces had to come out, etc. Thank you so much! I'm so happy I don't need to buy a new machine!

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Yeah I think you could have safely left a few of those screws out and it would be fine.

[@snehaljadhav295]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was extremely helpful! Will you be able to make another one to put the white gear back on which is next to motor on blade carriage. Mine fell off and rotatory blades are not getting detected and not moving as they should!

[@AnotherMaker]

I haven't had to do any of these in a while, but if I take one apart again, I will.

[@kategilbert1921]

This was great! Fixed my maker in no time!

[@jennyjee772]

I didn’t you see you put the c clap back on left side especially if it’s so hard to remove bc the motor is on the way. Could you please explain. Thank you

[@jsdotnetdotnz]

Excellent. Easy to follow. Everything worked just as demonstrated. Thanks.

[@danamachin4497]

Thank you so much for this! My rubber roller has MELTED!!

[@lsouthern64]

I've been dealing with stretched out rollers on my Cricut Maker for about the past year. (I bought the Maker in May of 2020). My Cricut gets a lot of use. After a long online chat with Cricut support, the best I could get out of them was a $50 promo code toward a new one. I finally set time aside and decided to tackle this. I did end up needing a T9 instead of a T10. I bought the type of rollers you have to soak in hot water, but despite that, they are nearly impossible to get on the rollers by hand. I found boiling them for a minute in the microwave and then immediately putting them on the roller will get them ON the roller. I then used an 11mm wrench (the circle side, not the C-shaped side) to jiggle the roller into position with ease. It worked like a charm. I did need a right angle screwdriver for the 7 screws and I used a small mirror to be able to see the 3 hidden ones. I can't say how long it took as I worked on it as I had spare time over a couple of days, but I'm guessing between 1 to 2 hours. I was not able to put the tiny C-clamp back on the motor side of the Cricut (left side) but it seems to do fine without it. I'm using my Cricut again with ease for the first time in a long time and it's working beautifully. Could not have done it without this video. I watched several before attempting this project and this was the most helpful. Thanks so much! I am hoping in later models, Cricut gets off their proprietary bandwagon and designs a machine with an easy-to-pop-out roller bar so that the rubber rollers can be replaced with ease. It is absolutely ridiculous that the machine has to be disassembled to this level to replace a part that wears over time. It is also absolutely ridiculous that they would expect consumers to contribute to landfills when they trash their Cricuts over such a simple thing. Or that they should be expected to spend $400+ to replace a machine that needs a $10 part.

[@colleenromeo414]

I followed your awesome tutorial and was able to change the rollers. My problem is once I put it back together, it wouldn’t turn on. I tested it before I put all the screws in and it worked but didn’t work once together! Any suggestions of what I did wrong? Thanks.

[@Vexxev]

I cam across your video as I needed to change the rubber rollers on my Cricut. This tutorial is 100%, and the step by step was very easy to follow. I just finished putting it all together and fingers crossed it works. Thank you

[@AnotherMaker]

You're welcome!

[@deborahrutherford9025]

Thank you so much! I was about to take my Maker out back and set it on fire. Was this super easy? No. Could I have done it without this video? No. Was I jazzed when I finished the repair, put it through a calibration cut and it did perfectly? You bet! Will I ever buy another Cricut again? No. But you’re the best! Blessings!

[@lauramason4276]

Agreed to all!

[@sheilakembel4492]

I saw your video and purchased all the things and was so scared to do this I let it sit since April ! I finally jumped in tonight and have it all apart and realized I can't find the rollers I bought since it has been so long ! Your instructions were SO GOOD! The only issue I ran into is I lost both the circlips. I didn't get either one of them when I took them off. Do you know what size I need to get to replace those? Once my new rollers arrive I will put it all back together, thank you so much for your excellent tutorial !

[@christinehrobak973]

This video was amazing! I was able to follow step by step. My only problem was that I needed a T9 instead of a T10 screwdriver. Thank you!!

[@alcinextremefitness]

This is a great tutorial! I was able to fix my Cricut and t saved me so much money!! I do have one question, I noticed my Cricut is louder than it was before (its working) just when its rolling is a lot louder... do you know why that could be?

[@ericamosqueda7544]

Thank you soo much for your video!!!🙏🏼

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much for the generous donation! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@aryehsonnenberg]

G-d bless you, AnotherMaker. My daughter and I got this replaced, just as you described!

[@whoopinurdonkey]

PERFECT tutorial! Explained so well. I followed it step by step and was able to do the job. THANK YOU!!!!

[@pointyskull]

Excellent tutorial!!! Aside from the top - which seems a big different - how similar are the remaining steps for the Cricut Explore Air 2? Have to do a roller replacement... Thanks!

[@AnotherMaker]

I've never had the rollers fail on the Explorer Air 2. We had 2 of them and it was never an issue. I would imagine they're pretty similar, but I don't know for sure

[@PameliaSmoot]

What size screw driver do i need to remove the seven screws with

[@phAnnnnnn]

This was very helpful, thank you. The only thing I messed up was putting the cover back on. While trying to align it properly I forgot to mind the wires on the power side and nearly (thank god just nearly) messed them up.

[@kathiw888]

Thanks! It's not much but you saved me a lot of grief! 🤩

[@kathiw888]

Fantastic tutorial and it helped me. I was able to do it on the first try in just over an hour! Thank you!

[@susanmurphy2660]

Do you know what I done wrong I replace the rollers on my cricut maker and put it back together and it want work . I plug it in and red light is on and the white light is on under the on button and I can’t even turn it on and off have to unplug it and want do anything

[@PAndrew002]

After hours of working on this, I successfully replaced the rollers and the Cricut works like it always did. Now just need to calibrate. It took a very long time. More time putting it back together (left circlip was challenging along with the hard rollers I bought, not to mention the hidden screws at the top of the machine) but with tenacity and patience, I did it. Oh, and I prayed first too. 😊 If you bought the hard rollers, you will have to boil those directly in the microwave for 5 to 10 minutes. Also, I saw in one of the posts that the left circlip was not needed, but my personality would not allow me to move on without that. I ended up taking the circlip and spring back off the right side and did the left side first. That helped as I could push the roller bar to the left more to push it out more on the left, along with walking away for a bit. Although challenging and not for the faint of heart, it can be done. I am not ready to fork out money right now for a new machine. But when I am it will most likely be Siser Romeo or Juliet. Good luck!

[@PAndrew002]

This video is the best I've seen here on YT but it would be a great idea to add a little comment about the left circlip not being needed as I had to search comments for your response to someone else. That was time consuming as you have many comments thanking you. I, in turn, thank you.

[@vanessamolina8979]

Did you put the second clip back on? I did not see you put it back. The one by the motor.

[@pammarshall7686]

Hey Dan. Fantastic tutorial. we watched tot he letter it all came back together like it should. Now to turn it on and see if it works.. thanks again Pam😀

[@DanielleVeillette]

Thank you for this amazing and detailed tutorial! This saved me buying a whole new machine and even though it took some time, every step was so thorough and helpful. THANK YOU!!

[@AnotherMaker]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@breccamerie1]

I started watching another video and gave up. I found yours and I have to say it was super easy with your step by step process. You made this NOT overwhelming! The only issue I had was with plugging back in the power cord as there is an right side up, but otherwise this was a great tutorial.

[@AnotherMaker]

So glad you got it up and running!

[@Lorisart]

I have a T10 bit but I can't fit it in to be able to unscrew the very first screws on the top, how did you guys do it?

[@AnotherMaker]

Apparently some machines use a t9

[@Lorisart]

ok I went to Ace Hardware and bought a kit with the different sizes in it on a skinnier attachment and yay the T 9 worked perfectly. Now on to the rest of the steps lol!

[@KateCichosz-o8l]

Thank you so much for this guide!!! So so helpful!! But damn what a process! I feel like I could sue Cricut for emotional damages, and I’m pretty sure my kids learned a few new curse words- I think I even invented some! lol you weren’t kidding about those springs flying QUICK, and what was with all the wet glue?! All that being said, my cricut is working again and I’m very grateful for this video 🤗 Oh! Just wanted to share this in case it helps anyone else, the door panel on mine was also glued to the actual door itself on both ends. That was the part keeping it really stuck for my machine. I took a scraper and lodged it in between then gently tapped it with a hammer towards the edge, like a chisel. Did that on both sides and it popped right off!

[@denislefebvre2670]

Awesome tutorial, very well explained, loved it. Thank you so much

[@ljsandoval613]

Thank you for your video! I was able to fix my problem

[@marykaycreates]

Thanks!

[@AnotherMaker]

Wow. Thank you so much

[@glenngreene12]

Where can you get replacement circlips?

[@michaelsaugatuck1943]

Amazing tutorial!!! Just fixed my wife's unit in 1-1/2 hours (needed better prying tool). I'm a nearly 20-year veteran of repairing and programming surface mount machines (fixing/training robots that make circuit boards), and this video has better directions than I get from the training classes from the manufacturers for my robots!😅😂

[@AnotherMaker]

haha Thank you so much fore the kind words!

[@AnotherMaker]

And it's not lost on me that it takes someone who fixes robots for a living 90 mins and youtube tutorial to replace two rubber rollers. It's kind of crazy, right?

[@courtney4CHAOS]

Thank you so much! Everything went smoothly except my four screws on the lid weren’t t10, they were t9 so I had to go buy a new tool for that but otherwise everything was followed exactly and worked for me. 🎉

[@AnotherMaker]

That's really weird. I guess they use whatever they have on hand :) Glad you got it working!

[@asenethcruzcruz646]

Hello, I'm not so good in fixing machine like this but my cricut machine needs a replacement on them small rollers. Can you fix it for me please! Just tell me where to send it to you.

[@claregraham8632]

Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial I am so grateful I managed to replace my rollers tonight with ease thanks to your instructions! I used the weeding hook to remove and replace the tension springs which made it super easy.

[@AnotherMaker]

Fantastic! Glad it worked out!

[@mariseldarosas1105]

Thanks for this tutorial. I just finished and it worked!

[@Angelpich89]

Thank you so much. I was able to fix my circuit maker with no problem.

[@antoinettesalvania2804]

I followed the instructions, was able to change the rubber, following also the pinned comment (filing a little of the hole). However, got a new problem, I must have done something wrong during the disassembly. My cricut won’t load my mat, it just keeps on blinking white and doesn’t respond when I click the load button. 😢 I contacted Cricut and they said it might be a button problem and they can’t replace the machine as it is out of warranty. Anyone encountered the same issue or know how to resolve this?

[@theresalovewhatido9969]

I was so worried and I did it!!!! I took it apart and back again and it works awesome thank u so much!!!

[@AnotherMaker]

Fantastic. So glad it's working for you

[@ScarFanatic]

I wish I would have watched your video first. I watched another video and now that I’ve put it back together it pulls the mat in fine but as soon as it’s about to cut, the thing that cuts goes all the way over to the right as if it’s stuck there and my light starts flashing purple. There’s a message on my computer that says critical error-45, 85 and nothing works

[@Poppyiantombev]

Just used your tutorial to mend my machine...MEGA THANK YOU!!! I did need to file down some of the plastic housing to be able to push the roller through rather than dismantle the entire thing but nobody will know!!! 🙂

[@AnotherMaker]

Awesome! Glad it worked

[@SundaySlaysCosplay]

fantastic tutorial, thank you so much!

[@jfandkb1]

Hoping someone has a suggestion. Everything is perfect...except the bar with new rollers will not roll. My husband and I have figured out that if we detach the two tension springs and hold them taught but not under tension it will work. If we push mat in super hard under tension it will intermittently work. I did use the harder plastic rollers (heated to 170). Has anyone had this happen? Should I get the other rollers....or ??? Thanks in advance.

[@CompassCustomCreations]

Well done kind sir! Thank you. I only put 2 of the 7 upper screws back in at then end!

[@AnotherMaker]

That's plenty

[@cathycassella8560]

Hey, followed your instructions, twice, and after reassembling the unit, the machine would not load the board!! If I jam the board in a little bit it would work. Do you know why?

[@AnotherMaker]

I think that was also a common problem with Cricuts. My wife had one like that and Cricut replaced it. It wasn't the rollers, it was some gear related problem. They actually did a software bricking of her existing one and sent her a new one, so it must be pretty common.

[@TheTubejunky]

I would guess like a CNC machine the GEARS need to be REALIGNED EXACTLY how they were REMOVED when removing that motor. I marked mine prior. As there is a "HOME" function in CNC machines and most likely in the programing with these geared motors. Take for example the OPTICAL ENCODER (clear plastic wheel on the motor) that is used to indicate to the microprocessor WHERE the motor is when running. So It would NATURALLY need to know it's ORIGINAL starting position so as to not "OVER RUN" it's limits and break the machine.

[@ShaneRogers-w4i]

Did step by step exact 2x. When complete, when lower rollers roll to feed the new top rollers and bar that was removed doesnt roll.

[@TheTubejunky]

Gears misaligned? IS the shaft bearing down on the smaller gear on the motor side? Those clips are there for a reason and that's one of them. unless you bought the cheap 3d printed "replacements" that are hard plastic and don't come in contact wit the knurled drive spindles/wheels on both sides of the hidden shaft. (The ones the rubber should be in contact with)

[@vanessawilliams6806]

Can you fix my Cricut maker I’m having a roller problem.

[@awallick]

Thank you so much, this video was fantastic! So glad I didn't have to buy a new Cricut!! I was following along with this in addition to another PDF guide I found so I could have both the static and in-motion instructions. One thing I noticed from the PDF guide was they specified where to put the spring back that goes above the motor. I went back on yours and it does look like you removed it from a different spot (on the same bracket as the motor) from where you put it back (the hook above the bracket). Not sure if it matters just a heads up! Edit: My husband is 100% sure he removed it from the hook and looking at other videos some are on the hook, and some start on the bracket. So maybe it just depends on the model?

[@AnotherMaker]

Hmm. I'll have to go back and look at some footage. I did 3 that day and although they were all "Makers," there were subtle differences between them. There's also a slight chance that shot was from a different machine. There were one or 2 where I got my head in the way, so I used the footage from an earlier machine. Either way, people should put it back from where they got it :)

[@vivianmills8975]

Do you repair the rollers for customers? Where are you located?