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How to Install a Ball Probe - Hexagon

Written by Michael Cone

Updated at January 30th, 2026

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Arm without the Ball Probe - 

1- Flip up and turn the thin metal piece to the right 180 degrees.

2- Line up the shape on the ball probe to the shape on the arm

3- Twist the silver latch to the left HARD 180 degrees until it is back in its original position (Make sure the shapes are lined up correctly before twisting the latch)

4- Flip the latch back down, and the arm is now equipped to use the ball probe!

 

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