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Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Motor and Circuit Board Replacement

Introduction

Motors can break down, or clog up over time, and need to be replaced or removed for cleaning. This guide will show you how to remove the motor and circuit board.

What you need

  1. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Motor and Circuit Board Replacement, Flex Hose with Handle: step 1, image 1 of 2 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Motor and Circuit Board Replacement, Flex Hose with Handle: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Grab hold of both the flex hose handle and the extension wand.

    • Pull straight out to detach the handle from the extension wand.

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    • Locate the lock clip on the other end of the flex hose.

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    • Hold down the lock clip to unlock the flex hose from the vacuum.

    • Remove the flex hose from the vacuum.

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    • After removing hose, place vacuum on back and unclip the top compartment.

    • Open the compartment.

    • Pull the dirt collection box out of the vacuum.

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    • Place dirt collection box to the side.

    • Locate the Pre-Motor Filter.

    • Pull the filter out by grabbing the pull tab on top.

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    • Turn vacuum around and locate the filter cover on the bottom.

    • Place fingers in the opening and pull off the filter cover.

    • Place fingers on each tab on the Post-Motor HEPA Media Filter and pull out.

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    • Take filter out to clean or replace.

    • To clean Dirt Collection Box, unlatch lid and take off.

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    • Flip Dirt Collection Box over and locate the push tab.

    • Push the Dirt Cup HEPA Media Filter up to take it off.

    • Picture 3 Shows all the filters taken out of the vacuum.

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    • Unscrew the two screws underneath the dirt collection box inside the vacuum.

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    • Flip over vacuum.

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    • Unscrew both screws on the bottom of the handle.

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    • Unscrew both screws near the wheels.

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    • Flip over vacuum.

    • Gently lift off top.

    • Do not try to take off completely. There are still wires attached to the hull.

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    • Locate the circuit board.

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    • Unplug each orange plug.

    • Make sure you remember which orange plug goes where!

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    • Unplug the red wires. The wires may be a little difficult to take off. If they are, you may use a pair of pliers to pull the wires off.

    • Make sure not to wiggle the wires, as that may break the metal holding them.

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    • Remove the top.

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    • Unscrew the top two screws on the vacuum.

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    • Unscrew the back two scews.

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    • Lift motor and move it over the gain access to the spool.

    • Unscrew the screw on the spool.

    • Remove the plastic circle.

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    • Remove the motor.

    • And you are done!

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Thanks for all the very clear photos and descriptions. It was helpful to see where one of the gaskets belonged after I took things apart for a thorough cleaning.

It would be nice if the manuals for products came with such clear details and images.

I'm glad you and the contributors to this site care enough to provide information so appliances and electronics can be maintained and repaired rather than just discarded.

Jane S - Reply

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