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Step #171 edited: [Step edited]

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[title] Prepare the Rapido Hotend
[* 9] ***Please note***: The wire colours shown in the image are for illustration purposes only
[* 2] ***Hotend Heater - Shown in red***: Cut the wires to a length of 150mm and strip 5-10mm off the end, to expose the inside conductor
-[* 7] ***Thermistor - Shown in blue***: Cut the wires to a length of 160mm and crimp a JST 2 connector to them
+[* 7] ***Thermistor - Shown in blue***: Cut the wires to a length of 160mm and crimp a JST-XH connector to them
[* 10] The thermistor is a resistor that varies with temperature. The wire order does not matter when attaching the JST connector as a resistor does not have a polarity


Step #20 edited: [Step edited]

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[title] Remove the front idler assemblies - Part 1
+[* 9] The front idlers keep the Y-axis rail carriage from sliding off the end of the rail. It may be wise to take measures to keep the carriage from sliding off accidentally.
[* 2] This step, and the next two steps, detail removing the ***front left*** idler assembly
[* 3] Unscrew, and remove, the top M5 nylon locking nut


Step #19 edited: [Step edited]

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[title] Remove the bed assembly
[* 9] ***Before proceeding***, take note of where the bed heater is connected. This will be needed when reinstalling the bed assembly later in the guide. Taking a photo would be wise
[* 10] Disconnect the heated bed thermistor from the Octopus mainboard, as well as the AC connections from the PSU and SSR
[* 10] Feed the bed wiring back through the rear panel
[* 2] Remove the zip ties securing the bed wiring to the rear Z-axis arm
[* 3] Lift the bed assembly upwards from the Z-axis arms
-[* 4] Carefully remove the bed assemble from the machine and store it somewhere safe
+[* 4] Carefully remove the bed assembly from the machine and store it somewhere safe.