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GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly

Introduction

Repairing the fan's wiring if it is damaged.

What you need

  1. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly, Bottom Base: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the 14.5 mm Phillips #1 screw on the bottom of the fan base.

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  2. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 2, image 1 of 2 GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the gray base support release tabs found on either side pictured in the first image.

    • There are release tabs on each side of the base.

    • Press both release tabs in with the tip of your fingers and pull the gray base support until the tabs are cleared.

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  4. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Continue removing the gray base support by pressing your thumb into the circular opening in the base and pulling with your figures on the back side.

    • Notice that on the internal front tip of the base there is a tab. Because of this tab the back end will pivot off at that point.

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  5. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • After the base has separated more it will be easy to fully remove it. Continue pulling the back edge of the gray base support, rotating it around the front tab until it comes off completely.

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  6. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following five 14.5 mm Phillips #1 screws found on the bottom.

    • All of the screws are recessed by 17.5 mm, so ensure your screwdriver can reach that far.

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  7. GD Midea FT30-3D Fan Base Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Once all five screws have been removed the base cover should fall right off with out any effort.

    • When putting the base cover back on; be careful to make sure that none of the wires are pinched.

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Conclusion

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

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