# Replacing the Tank Spring Finger

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545>\
**Category:** Support & Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [August 10, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545 "2022-08-10T18:26:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![cbsdental](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cbsdental](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/cbsdental)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2022, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545/1 "2022-08-10T18:26:17Z")

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One of the fingers on my form 2 has broken and the vat is not getting recognized. I found a replacement for the tank finger spring online. Has anyone replaced one of these. Any help would be appreciated

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**Author:** ![Corey\_M](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/corey_m/32/18987_2.png) [@Corey\_M](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Corey_M)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545/2 "2022-08-11T13:12:13Z")

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Hi @cbsdental,

I just wanted to reach out to check if you have attempted to bend the spring fingers back into place; oftentimes they can get bent when inserting a tank at the wrong angle, but straightening them back out can usually resolve the issue (although, not always). I found one user who used a workaround for their out-of-warranty printer [using solder to help with contact](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/form-2-copper-finger-tank-non-contact-hack/28601). Otherwise, I am hopeful that another user has attempted this repair on their own that can help you!

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**Author:** ![Randy\_Cohen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/randy_cohen/32/1500_2.png) [@Randy\_Cohen](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/Randy_Cohen)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545/3 "2022-08-11T18:47:52Z")

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Always post a picture.

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/formlabs/original/3X/5/b/5bc2bdf993ff27c2e0eecab5010b25626fbb327a.png) [@system](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/replacing-the-tank-spring-finger/34545/4 "2023-02-10T06:48:46Z")

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