# Z Axis Stepper motor doesn’t turn. Just vibrates

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**Category:** Troubleshooting (X35/X50)\
**Created:** [April 2, 2022, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/z-axis-stepper-motor-doesn-t-turn-just-vibrates/12199 "2022-04-02T16:22:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 12, 2022, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/z-axis-stepper-motor-doesn-t-turn-just-vibrates/12199/3 "2022-05-12T13:19:44Z")

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I had a similar issue. My issue is I had plugged the Z cable into the X-axis incorrectly (I mistakenly turned the connector 90 degrees). This page was helpful: [Troubleshooting: Rail is getting hung, stuck, or out of alignment](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/troubleshooting-rail-is-getting-hung-stuck-or-out-of-alignment/10826)

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