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LCD screens are one of the “consumable” components of resin printers. No matter how careful you are with the screen, eventually it will start to burn out. Accidents, such as dropping the build plate on the screen, can also cause severe enough damage as to warrant replacing the screen.
This article outlines the differences between the Anycubic Photon screen and Elegoo Mars screen, and provides instructions for assembling the Elegoo Mars screen for use with the Anycubic Photon.
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Comparison Shopping
A branded Anycubic Photon screen runs about $70 on Amazon, or $50 via the Anycubic website (if it’s in stock).
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Step one is to snap the cable on the Elegoo screen to the port on the adapter. Keep in mind the orientation of the adapter strip, as noted above.
Take the reinforced tape and remove the backing to expose the adhesive. Carefully press the top half on to the adapter, covering the connection between the port and the screen cable.
Turn the whole assembly over and fold the rest of the tape over onto the adapter and carefully press it in place.
With the tape in place, this will prevent the screen cable and adapter from accidentally coming apart.
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