K2 Plus - How to replace touch screen

If your Creality K2 Plus touch screen is unresponsive, physically damaged, or experiencing connection issues, replacing the display assembly is a manageable repair. The touch screen mounts to the front right side of the printer and connects via a delicate FPC (flexible printed circuit) cable that requires careful handling during replacement . This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for safely removing the old screen, installing a new genuine Creality display, and ensuring proper cable routing and connection to restore full printer functionality. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Spare Part Referenced: 
• Video Guide:
• Written Guide:
  • Remove Touch Screen Kit 
  • Install the touch screen
  • Power on

Spare Part Referenced: 

Spare Part (Display Kit)

Spare Part (Display Cable Only)

Video Guide:

Written Guide:

Source: https://wiki.creality.com/en/k2-flagship-series/k2-plus/replace-touch-screen

Tools Required:

• H2.5 hexagonal wrench

Remove Touch Screen Kit 

1. Power off and unplug the power cord

2. Push the touchscreen to the right

3. Pinch both sides of the connector and unplug the screen cable

4. Use the H2.5 hexagonal wrench to remove the four screws of the screen hinge

5. Remove the screen hinge

6. Thread the cable through the long slot

6. Remove the cover plate on the upper right side of the machine's inner chamber, which requires some disassembly skills

Use your left hand, half-grip the cover plate with your fingers, press upwards on the part behind the cover plate with your fingers, while pulling the cover plate outwards. Note: Do not disassemble forcefully

7. Use your fingernail or plastic pry tool to pry open the cable pressure block, which rotates open

8. Peel off the screen cable.

Note that there is double-sided tape on the back of the cable.

Install the touch screen

1. Insert the new screen cable into the cable clamp until the white thin line of the cable is also inside the clamp. Make sure the cable is aligned with the cable port.

2. Close the cable clamp

3. Peel off the double-sided tape on the cable and stick it to the top profile bar.

4. Install the screen hinge, pay attention to the placement. There is a small protrusion on the back of the hinge that corresponds to a small hole on the top profile bar.

5. Use the H2.5 hexagonal wrench to install the four screws of the screen hinge.

6. Thread the screen cable through the long slot.

7. Install the touch screen, pay attention to the placement. There is a square hole below the screen cable port that corresponds to the buckle on the hinge.

8. Pinch both sides of the connector and insert the screen cable.

9. Align the buckles of the screen, push the screen to the left to install it in place.

10. Peel off the protective film

Power on

1. Plug in the power cord, turn on the machine, and check if the touch screen is working properly.