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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the lightbulb involves opening up the machine. You will need to purchase a sewing machine bulb set, including the wire plug-in, to replace it.

What you need

  1. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the machine on a solid surface.

    • Remove the 14mm Phillips #2 screw holding on the face cover.

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  2. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 14mm Phillips #2 screws and two 22mm Phillips #2 screws that secure the rear casing.

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  3. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the machine on its side.

    • Remove the four 10mm Phillips #2 screws that hold the bottom panel in place.

    • The feet will come off with the screws.

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  4. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom panel.

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  6. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Place the machine upright.

    • Remove the rear casing.

    • You may have to wiggle the panel and pull at the same time.

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  7. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement, Lightbulb: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using scissors, clip the two zip ties securing the lightbulb wire.

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  8. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Place the machine on its side, with access to the bottom.

    • Gently pull out the white wire connecting the bulb to the machine.

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  9. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Move the wire out from under the plastic hook.

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  10. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Place the machine upright.

    • Using the flathead screwdriver, remove the 5mm Flathead screw holding on the lightbulb bracket.

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  11. Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the lightbulb assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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