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AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement

Introduction

This repair would be necessary if the plastic drive gears within the AmazonBasics stripped, meaning the teeth were either ground down or broke off. A telltale sign of this is if you can hear the motor spinning, but the shredding blades do not move.

What you need

  1. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement, Drive Gear: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the shredder assembly from the paper scrap bin.

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  2. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 10mm PH1 screws holding the small black panel in place.

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  3. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 14mm PH1 screws holding the bottom cover in place.

    • Remove the cover by lifting straight upwards.

    • One of the screws will be hidden beneath a warranty sticker. Simply push the head of the screwdriver through the sticker to access the screw.

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  5. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the blade/motor assembly from the top cover by lifting straight upwards. Do not disconnect any wiring just yet.

    • The blades are sharp. Coming into contact with them may result in injury.

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  6. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 8mm PH2 screws from the bracket holding the gears in place.

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  7. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a metal spudger to pry the bracket from the main shredder assembly.

    • If the bracket is attached too tightly for the spudger, carefully use a metal screwdriver to pry it loose.

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  8. AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Drive Gear Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two plastic drive gears from the shredder assembly by lifting straight upwards.

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Conclusion

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

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Where does one buy these gear parts?

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