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Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement

What you need

  1. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Unplug the toaster before disassembly.

    • Remove the carriage lever by pulling it away from the toaster.

  2. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Toaster will be turned upside down. Clear crumb tray or work over a paper towel.

    • Turn the toaster upside down.

    • Unscrew all four 4mm screws on the bottom using a Phillip's head #2 (PH2) screwdriver.

    • Or a slightly different model has six screws that require an allen wrench (hex key). Ones that have a ball end will not work. I had to use one that had more of a Star of David, pointy pattern to it.

  3. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Detach the bottom from the front cover using the plastic opening tool.

  4. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the toaster right side up.

    • Support the bottom. The ribbon cable that connects the toaster to the front cover can be damaged.

    • Lift the front cover.

    • Lift carefully. Again the ribbon cable can be damaged.

  5. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Detach the bundled cable connector from the toaster by carefully pulling it away from the circuit board.

  6. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement, Bread Grabber Spring: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the spring

  7. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Press down on the toaster lever to gain access to the grabber spring located behind the large metal plate.

    • Use metal spudger to loosen clamps on spring.

  8. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Use needle nose tweezers to pull the spring off of its hook.

    • Repeat this step for the opposite side.

  9. Black and Decker TR1278B Bread Grabber Spring Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the old spring from the toaster unit to insert the new one.

Conclusion

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

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