Introduction

This guide provides a step-by-step process to disassemble and replace the heater of your Creality Space PI device.


Important Notes

The Creality Space PI uses glued components extensively, including:

Rubber feet

Screen covers

Plastic details

Exercise caution when removing these parts to preserve the glue for reuse.



Tools Needed

Hex keys or bits (sizes 2.5 and 2)

Phillips Bit/driver PH00

Flathead Bit/Driver 2.5

Longer 2.5 hex key

Guitar pick or prying tool

Low-adhesion glue

Microfiber cloth



Step 1: Remove the Rubber Feet


  1. Insert the guitar pick under a rubber foot.
  2. Gently work your way around it to loosen and remove.

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Step 2: Unscrew the Bottom Plastic Body

  • Use the longer 2.5 hex key to reach and unscrew the bottom body screws.

Step 3: Remove the Screen Cover

  1. Insert the guitar pick under the screen cover.
  2. Slowly pry around the cover to loosen it. 
    • Go slow to preserve the glue for reuse.

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Step 4: Unscrew the Transparent Plastic Detail


  • Remove the two Phillips head screws holding the transparent plastic detail.

Step 5: Push Out the Transparent Plastic Detail

  • Push the detail from the inside to avoid damaging the top clips.

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Step 6: Remove the Transparent Plastic Detail

  • Once loose, gently pull it out.

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Step 7: Unscrew the Screen


  • Unscrew the four Phillips head screws securing the screen.


Step 8: Unscrew the Bottom Plastic Body


  • Remove the two additional screws holding the bottom body.
  • Position the screen between the body to clear the way.

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Step 9: Remove the Bottom Cover


  • Lift the bottom cover to access the electronic compartment.


Step 10: Disconnect the Heater Cables from the Mainboard and remove the heater

 

  • The Screw Terminals needs to unscrewed when removing the heater cables
  • One off the screws is hiding behind the wiring


Step 11: Replace the Heater


  • The heater can pushed down, so the fan does not need to removed.




Step 12: Reconnect the Heater Cables to the Mainboard

 


  • Make sure that the wires are properly screwed down in the heater screw terminal

 

Step 13: Reattach the Bottom Plastic Body

  1. Align the bottom plastic body with the machine.
  2. Screw in the two Phillips head screws while ensuring proper alignment.

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Step 14: Secure the Screen

  • Reattach the screen with the four Phillips head screws.

Step 15: Clean the Screen and Cover


  • Use a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints or dust from the screen and screen cover.


Step 16: Reattach the Transparent Plastic Detail


  1. Insert the top clips first when reattaching the detail.
  2. Secure with the two Phillips head screws.


Step 17: Reattach the Screen Protector


  • Align the screen protector carefully, ensuring no dust or fingerprints remain.


Step 18: Secure the Bottom Plastic Body


  • Screw in the four hex screws evenly to avoid cracking the plastic.


Step 19: Reattach the Rubber Feet


  1. Apply low-adhesion glue to the feet, as the original glue may not hold.
  2. Place the feet securely onto the machine.


Step 20: Finalize and Let Glue Harden

  • Stand the machine upright and let the glue cure per the manufacturer’s recommendations.


Your heater replacement is complete!