Solenoid Retrofit: MIRA 9

Updated November 12, 2026

Applies to: MIRA 9

How to fit the new solenoid valve body to a MIRA 9, reusing the electrical portion of the stock solenoid.

Warning: Turn the machine off and unplug it before you start.

Diagram of the new solenoid
The new solenoid
  1. Open the lower right side panel with the cabinet key, and find the stock solenoid.

    Stock solenoid behind the lower right side panel
  2. Remove the upper and lower air lines from the stock solenoid. Press the blue plastic retainer towards the brass fitting with one hand, and pull the line out with the other.

    Air lines on the stock solenoid
  3. Unscrew the black plastic thumb nut that holds the electrical portion of the solenoid in place.

    Black plastic thumb nut on the solenoid
  4. Remove the black electrical portion of the solenoid from the silver valve body.

    Black electrical portion and silver valve body of the solenoid
  5. Fit the electrical portion from the old solenoid onto the new valve body. Turn it until the wires sit over the “A” fitting on the valve body and you feel it click into place.

    Electrical portion from the old solenoid on the new valve body
  6. Screw the black thumb nut back on, to secure the electrical portion to the new valve body.

    Black thumb nut screwed into place
  7. Using the 6 mm couplers, connect:

    • the air line that leads up to the laser head to the air line on the “A” fitting of the new solenoid
    • the air line from the stock air pump to the air line on the upper right “R” fitting
    • the air line from the external fitting to the air line on the lower right “P” fitting
    New solenoid connected behind the side panel
  8. Carefully lay the solenoid on the cabinet floor. Refit the side panel and lock the cabinet.

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