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Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement

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Introduction

This procedure requires a moderate level of electrical wiring experience, and a few listed tools.

What you need

  1. Careful: steps 1-5 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement, Base Removal: step 1, image 1 of 3 Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement, Base Removal: step 1, image 2 of 3 Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement, Base Removal: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the food processor upside down and remove the two screws indicated with a screwdriver. Once unscrewed, remove the two rubber suction pads.

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    • Use a spudger to remove the 4 rubber base pads located at the corners of the device.

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  3. Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all 4 screws that are located beneath the pads with a screwdriver and remove the plastic grey base.

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  5. Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screws indicated with a screw driver.

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  6. Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws behind the knob with a screwdriver.

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  7. Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement, Motor/Cord: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a regular nylon spudger to remove the plastic caps at these locations with moderate pressure.

    • When working with electronics, it's important to choose a tool that's ESD-safe to avoid accidental damage to the device. The regular black nylon spudger or a plastic opening tool should be used whenever possible.

    • Apply pressure at the edge of the plastic cap circles. Apply stress elsewhere may damage the device.

    • Note that the plastic caps are glued

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  8. Hamilton Beach Food Processor 70740 Motor/Cord Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 screws located under the plastic caps with a screw driver.

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    • Lift and remove the plastic gears at the center of the device.

    • Remove any grease residue underneath the plastic gears.

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    • Remove the remaining screws to unhinge the motor located at the center of the device using a screw driver.

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Conclusion

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

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