# Y-Motor Cable Replacement

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### Repair guides are to be used when directed by Voltera Support only!

**Performing these without Voltera Support's direction could be the wrong resolution path for your issue and could cause damage to your machine. If you haven't been in contact with Voltera Support about your issue please email <support@voltera.io> or reach out in the chat before proceeding.**
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## Before you begin

This guide will take you through replacing the Y-motor cable in NOVA. Before beginning this guide you should have been in contact with our support team and received replacement parts.

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**Safety first!** Before starting any repair, take a moment to review the [safety information in your user manual.](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/downloads/nova-user-manual) An online version of the guidelines can also be found [here.](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/nova/getting-started/safety-guidelines)
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As you work through this guide please reach out to our email <support@voltera.io> or through the chat if you run into any issues or have any questions. We are more than happy to assist you virtually with this repair.&#x20;

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**When in doubt, reach out!**
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#### Estimated Repair Time:

* 20 minutes

#### Tools you will need:

* T20 Torx bit + screwdriver&#x20;
* Flush cutters / scissors&#x20;
* 2 small zip ties

#### Parts you have received from Voltera:

* Y-motor cable

## Replace the Y-Motor Cable

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### Disconnect NOVA from power

Ensure that NOVA is turned off with the power button and then unplug the power cable.

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### Remove the backplate

With a T20 Torx bit remove the 6 screws (2 on the back side, 4 on the bottom of the panel) securing the back panel. Once the screws are out you can pull the back panel out by tilting it up slightly and then pulling away from the machine.

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### Locate the Y-motor cable

Now that the back panel is off locate the Y-motor cable in the bottom right corner of NOVA. It connects the main control board to the Y-motor.

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### Remove the Y-Motor cable

Carefully snip the zip ties holding the cable in place with a pair of flush cutters.&#x20;

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The second zip tie holds 2 cables.
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Disconnect the cable from the control board and motor.&#x20;

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The control board connector has a tab that must be pushed in to remove the cable
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The motor end can be carefully wiggled out by pulling down on both ends of the connector (it has no locking tab or latch):
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### Insert the new cable

Plug in the new cable and reattach the zip ties so that the cables are mounted in the same way before. Trim the excess zip tie tail away once it is snug.

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### Reattach the backplate

Put the back plate back into place and with a T20 Torx bit secure the 6 screws (2 on the back side, 4 on the bottom of the panel).

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### Turn NOVA back on!

You can now plug NOVA back in and turn it on using the power button.
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## Repair Complete!

Congratulations, you have successfully replaced NOVAs Y-motor cable!

Please reach back out to our support team through email (<support@voltera.io>) or the chat to let them know everything went well. We will arrange a shipping label to return the old parts and calibration jig back to us for further testing.