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DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement

Introduction

The carbon brushes are one part that both wears out quickly and can cause a wide variety of problems if faulty. Follow these simple steps to replace them.

What you need

  1. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement, Carbon Brushes: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn to the bottom of the device and remove the 5/8" (17mm) T15 Torx screw shown using a T15 Torx Screwdriver.

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  2. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the outer casing to expose the brushes by pulling the end handle away from the field case.

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  4. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate both carbon brushes on either side of the device.

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  5. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, remove the female terminal connecting the carbon brush wire to the male terminal.

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  6. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Keeping a tight hold the entire time, move the spring covering the carbon brush so that it is behind the male terminal.

    • Be extremely careful, as the spring is tightly coiled and can easily get away from you.

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  7. DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 DeWalt DWE4011 Carbon Brushes Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Taking hold of the wire you removed in step 4, gently slide the carbon brush out of its casing and remove it from the device.

    • Flip over the device to reveal the second carbon brush, and repeat steps 4 through 6 on the other side.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! To put your device back together, simply reverse the above steps.

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