Does the X1 have a significant flaw that nobody is talking about?

I did see the first part of your post. In my first sentence I said that Bambu Labs informed me the baseplate is NOT a user serviceable part.
My printer is still working great. Never an issue with the AMS, never had a clog, it just works. It undoubtedly helps that I only print PLA and PETG as they serve my needs quite well. Regular maintenance helps, although I do see what looks like wear on the right side of the upper carbon rod. I may replace that assembly if it gets to be an issue.
I have done nothing to mitigate the crack. It has not changed appearance in over a year. Still only a single crack. Welding with a 3D pen and ABS sounds like a decent solution, let us know if you do it and how it works out.

Happy printing!!

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