Topic: Solidoodle 3 cables coming off
So, I have had a Solidoodle 3 for a few years. Haven't got a successful print for around 2 years now, mainly because I gave up on trying to fix it after it just went crazy with problems (and literally crazy trying to print everywhere and nowhere at one point).
Seems like some rest did it perfectly. Tested it Saturday, no problem.
I Decided I should try to print some stuff, but as I was looking through models on thingiverse, since I haven't used it for 2 years, I forgot to unload my filament and shut it off. Of course, I got a horrible clog from the Nozzle all the way up through the PEEK barrel and I can not for the life of me get it out with tools or a cold-pull (since part of the stuck filament isn't actually melted and the clog itself is just far too big. I suspect it's charred inside the nozzle as well).
So, after trying simple methods I decided I had to remove the nozzle and try to get the clog out that way.
I got my tools and started working. I noticed some cables in between the nozzle and heater block (I believe thermistor cables?) were kind of following along a little. Not too bad, just hold them back. I kept going, and it was working well. Until one of the cables came straight loose. It's completely flat for over 1 cm and I really don't understand why it would end up following with it and coming loose but I had to stop before I ripped out the second cable.
The only thing I wanted to do was check if it worked and then sell it relatively cheap, so I could use the money to help fund a new printer. I am not in a position to be changing cables in this thing on my own because I will probably break something else. I have someone who might be able to help me out, but I am not too sure.
Anyone got any ideas?
(P.S: Sorry for the poor image quality, I had to quickly take a picture. I can provide more pictures later on if needed)