Introduction
Instead of buying a new hairdryer, simply use this guide to replace the motor on your old one!
What you need
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Remove the black air concentrating nozzle by gently twisting and pulling the nozzle.
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Using a screwdriver, remove the screw located underneath the air concentrating nozzle. This screw attaches the hair dryer body to the hair dryer grating.
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Detach the hair dryer grating from the body by gently twisting the grating from side to side.
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Locate the screws on the handle and remove with a Phillips screwdriver.
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After removing the plastic case, locate the fan towards the back of the hair dryer.
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Remove the screw that is holding the fan to the motor using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the screws holding the motor to the casing using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Isolate the fan from the rest of the dryer.
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Remove the screws holding the motor in place. Replace with the new component.
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Solder the wires to the motor. Refer to the soldering page below, which will help you replace this component.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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