# F1+ Galvano mirror snapped off!

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/f1-galvano-mirror-snapped-off/30211>\
**Category:** Form 1/1+\
**Created:** [February 11, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/f1-galvano-mirror-snapped-off/30211 "2021-02-11T20:50:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![rkagerer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/439d5e/32.png) [@rkagerer](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/rkagerer)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/f1-galvano-mirror-snapped-off/30211/2 "2021-02-11T21:03:23Z")

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This parts wiki had details on the galvos and sources for replacements:  
[http://form1printer.pbworks.com/w/page/73582883/Replacement%20Components](http://form1printer.pbworks.com/w/page/73582883/Replacement%20Components)

Unfortunately some of the links there are dead and I’m not sure if the galvo components can still be found anywhere on the market. But at least it’s a starting point.

This thread might also be interesting if you decide to attempt a repair:

> [@How I repaired by Form 1+ with a second-hand part, some acetone, and a pack of Sugru](http://forum.formlabs.com/t/how-i-repaired-by-form-1-with-a-second-hand-part-some-acetone-and-a-pack-of-sugru/17923/4):
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> I just got a used Form-1+ which was sold as not working, and I can see a galvo is missing the mirror. I checked the links on some Form-1 page that discussed sources for spare parts, and the links are dead. I am looking for the Y-axis galvo if anyone wants to sell one. Thank you.

Is your laser in good condition? Any issues with prints before you tried cleaning? I might be interested in the “for parts” printer, or just the laser.

I empathize with your situation. The original laser in my beloved Form 1+ died ages ago. I [attempted a repair](http://forum.formlabs.com/t/aftermarket-form-1-laser-replacement/25864) but wound up cracking the lens. A kind forum user even sent me an old laser they had kicking around from their mothballed printer, but unfortunately it didn’t work. After several months I finally got a Peopoly laser and it works well, but the power doesn’t quite match that of the original Formlabs lasers and it’s best used only with OpenFL. I’d be keen to obtain a working original laser.

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