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title: "Attaching the Laser Scanner Cap NavVis VLX 3"
slug: "attaching-the-laser-scanner-cap"
description: "Reattach the laser scanner cap by aligning it with pins and rotating until the logo is correctly oriented. Service your NavVis VLX after a collision."
updated: 2026-09-23T13:22:10Z
published: 2026-09-23T13:22:10Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/attaching-the-laser-scanner-cap"
---

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# Attaching the Laser Scanner Cap NavVis VLX 3

Follow these instructions to install the protective cap to the bottom laser scanner.

A collision may cause the protective cap to detach from the bottom laser scanner. Reinstall the cap immediately by following these instructions.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** We recommend having your NavVis VLX serviced after a collision.

How to attach the Laser Scanner Cap on the NavVis VLX 3

1. Align the cap with the pins in the NavVis VLX as shown here.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/attaching-the-laser-scanner-cap-image-1y8xbuj5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T15%3A13%3A10Z&se=2026-11-11T16%3A13%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AzJ9%2BpCYMh67CqwONXPMd0uFDCkJuU%2FLP069SCvOaQ0%3D)
2. Press the cap firmly onto the NavVis VLX 3 and rotate until the logo is in the correct orientation.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/attaching-the-laser-scanner-cap-image-r4sb5foq.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T15%3A13%3A10Z&se=2026-11-11T16%3A13%3A10Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=AzJ9%2BpCYMh67CqwONXPMd0uFDCkJuU%2FLP069SCvOaQ0%3D)

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For attaching the Laser Scanner Cap to the NavVis VLX 3 see the video:

[taking laser cap on and off](https://player.vimeo.com/video/1223966645?h=8dbc80e7f6&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479)