Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will show you the necessary steps to replace the forward/reverse switch. It shows how to remove the battery and the outer casing, in order to locate the forward/reverse switch on the drill.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Hold the drill upright.
Place your finger on the white battery-release button.

Step 2

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Press and hold the white release button located on the front of the battery.

Step 3

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Slide the battery forward while pressing down on the white battery-release button.

Step 4 Outer Casing

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Hold the drill upright with the back panel facing you.
Unscrew the two 18 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

Step 5

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Apply slight pressure to the sides of the backplate and pull away from the drill.

Step 6

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Unscrew the nine 18 mm screws from the outer casing using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

Step 7

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Apply slight pressure to the sides of the outer casing and pull away from the drill.

Step 8 Forward/Reverse Switch

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Pull the black trigger assembly away from the drill.

Step 9

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Grab onto the forward/reverse switch.
Gently pull the forward/reverse switch to separate it from the trigger assembly.

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