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Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement

Introduction

Black and Decker TR1278B toaster lever catch-spring replacement guide.

What you need

  1. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-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.

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  2. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-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.

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  3. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the bottom from the front cover using the plastic opening tool.

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  5. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-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.

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  6. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-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.

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  7. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement, Lever Catch Spring: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the top cover up and remove it from the toaster.

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  8. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the springs.

    • There is a top spring and bottom spring.

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  9. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use needle nose tweezers to free one end of the spring.

    • Turn the spring until it is completely free.

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  10. Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove spring for replacement.

    • Repeat steps for bottom spring.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi there, thanks for this guide. I have a little issue : one of the screws is quite unusual, probably because it’s not meant to be repaired by a poor peasant. It has a little pin in it and I can’t unscrew it with the tools I have. Any tips ?

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