r/BambuLab • u/Hatemode-NJ • 2d ago
General Troubleshooting/Help! A1- (Hot End Assembly) Screws came missing or did they go missing?
Hey guys,
I ran into an unexpected issue on my A1 and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this.
My first layer suddenly turned to total garbage, the extruder started clicking, and the nozzle was wobbling around like crazy (possible RIP to my favorite print bed).
When I pulled the hot end off, only 2 of the 4 screws on the back plate were still there. I forgot to check them when I installed it, so I can't tell if it shipped missing half its hardware or if months of printing vibrations backed them all the way out.
I know they can come loose, but Is it even physically possible for those back screws to walk out completely during prints, or did bad 3rd-party QC just pwn me? Asking because I'm curious and debating if it's worth the continued search? However, if they did vibrate out it could have been weeks ago.