Dyson Pure Cool AM11 Oscillation Motor Replacement

Introduction

If, after consulting the troubleshooting page, you believe your oscillation motor has blown, this guide will walk you through accessing it to do your own repair/replacement. The oscillation motor is wired directly into the devices main circuitry and thus requires knowledge and experience to replace. This guide will simply cover how to access and remove it.

What you need

Step 1 Base

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With the device flipped upside down, use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 4 screws holding the 3 tabs down.

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Step 2

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Remove all 3 tabs that you unscrewed.

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Step 3

Using a Torx T20 Screwdriver, remove the screw in the center of the base.
Remove the two screws connected to the rotation arm.

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Step 4

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Lift the base of the housing from the rest of the fan.
Be careful not to pull too hard while lifting the lower body housing as there is wires that run throughout the housing that could be damaged if too much force is used.

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Step 5 Oscillation Motor

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Using a T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the two screws on either side of the motor.

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Step 6

(Optionally) Use a jimmy around the edge of the motor to loosen it from its housing.
Lift the motor out of its housing.
Ensure that you do not grab the motor by the swing arm as you may damage both the motor and surrounding components.