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kenneth.g4
(@kenneth-g4)
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M3x12b screw stripped

Hi, I was trying to tighten the M3x12b screws onto the heatbed, but ended up stripping some of the screws. Where can I order replacements? I went to https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/ but could not find replacement screws.

Posted : 26/06/2018 7:49 am
stahlfabrik
(@stahlfabrik)
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped

There are screws in the spare bag! And yes, the quality of theses screws is not good. I needed three from the spare bag because of their varying head diameter, so they sit flush in the heatbed

Posted : 26/06/2018 4:16 pm
stahlfabrik
(@stahlfabrik)
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped

And if you need more: support chat should be able to help

Posted : 26/06/2018 4:17 pm
Gato
 Gato
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped

Any recommendations for removing one of these heatbed screws that "lost their head"? 🙂

Posted : 26/06/2018 6:27 pm
kenneth.g4
(@kenneth-g4)
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Topic starter answered:
Re: M3x12b screw stripped

Ah, the spare bag! I don't recall those screws being inside, but will check again. Thanks!!

Posted : 27/06/2018 8:20 am
stahlfabrik
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped


Any recommendations for removing one of these heatbed screws that "lost their head"? 🙂

Maybe use a hex screw driver of one size bigger.

Or epoxy a screw driver on.

Posted : 28/06/2018 7:31 pm
Fotoman
(@fotoman)
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped

I found a small flat blade screwdriver worked.

Proud owner of a Mk3 that is producing very nice prints. There is room for improvement as I learn more about it, but so far I am very happy.

Posted : 29/06/2018 1:33 am
Gato
 Gato
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Re: M3x12b screw stripped

Thanks guys

Posted : 29/06/2018 3:45 am
jarl-dk
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RE: M3x12b screw stripped

I know the thread is old.

@gaston-d3: What method did you end up using taking out the screw?

Thanks.

Posted : 22/04/2020 9:51 am
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