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Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement

Introduction

This will teach you how to replace your trigger switch on your Makita DT01 drill.

What you need

  1. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the device down on its side.

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  2. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pinch the indents on both sides of the battery.

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  3. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery out of the drill

    • Recharge or completely replace the battery

    • Make sure that the battery is removed before further working on the drill. This is so the drill doesn't accidentally activate.

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  4. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Trigger Switch: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all six 15mm screws with a JIS1 screwdriver bit.

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  6. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top of the plastic drill case

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  7. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom of the plastic drill case

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  8. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the black wire from the motor

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  9. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the red wire from the motor

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  10. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Your trigger switch should now be removed from your motor

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  11. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the red and black wires from the two-pronged plug

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  12. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Your trigger switch is now detached from the device

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Conclusion

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

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