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AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement

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  1. AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement, Front and Back Panel Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement, Front and Back Panel Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • The unit head needs to be switched to the off position and unplugged before any disassembly.

    • When removing screws in the following steps, make sure the unit is resting on a flat surface because pieces will easily come apart.

    • Remove seven 11 mm Phillips #1 screws from the underside of the head unit.

  2. AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Upon removal of the next screws, the front panel and the shredding component attached to it will fall apart from the back panel so have the unit resting on a flat surface.

    • Remove two 50 mm Phillips #1 screws from the middle of the underside of the head unit.

  3. AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lay the back panel away from the front panel on a flat surface.

    • The back panel will be light because it is only the plastic, while the front panel will be heavy with the shredding component attached to it.

  4. AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Find the green control board that is located next to the shredding motor.

    • Remove two 11 mm Phillips #1 screws located on opposite sides of the control board.

    • You may need to move wires over to find the screws.

  5. AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement, On/Off Switch: step 5, image 1 of 3 AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement, On/Off Switch: step 5, image 2 of 3 AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ On/Off Switch Replacement, On/Off Switch: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the front panel away from the shredding unit.

    • Locate the black On/Off switch attached to the front panel where the control board was once attached.

    • Squeeze the wings of the On/Off switch from the inside of the front panel to detach it from its slot in the panel.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Does anyone know where to buy a replacement switch?

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