> ## Documentation Index
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# Print bed setup

> Reseat the removable print bed with its clips and clear its path so it slides freely.

## Preparing the bed

Your build finishes with a quick print-bed setup. The Ender 3 has a **removable, flexible build surface** held by four clips. You will reseat it correctly and make sure it slides front-to-back without anything catching.

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Remove the four clips">
    Slide the bed forward and take off the four metal clips holding the flexible surface. You will see the removable build plate lift off - this is what lets you pop prints off later.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reseat the surface">
    Place the flexible surface back on and re-clip all four corners to secure it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the travel">
    Slide the bed fully forward and back. Make sure the clips do not hit anything. If a clip catches, latch it flat against the surface so the bed moves freely.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  The flexible build surface is clipped down at all four corners and the bed slides smoothly front-to-back with no clips catching.
</Check>

<Tip>
  That flexible plate is a great feature - once a print finishes and cools, you can pop the whole surface off and gently flex it to release your print.
</Tip>

## Assembly complete!

<Info>
  Congratulations - your Ender 3 is fully built! Tomorrow (Day 3) you load filament, connect power, level the bed, and run your first print.
</Info>