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Motor and Cord Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you the inner workings of both the motor and cord. You will need to know how to use a screwdriver as well as pliers. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the basics of crimping.

What you need

  1. Motor and Cord Replacement, The Motor and Cord: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the highlighted screws shown with a Phillips #2 Screwdriver.

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  2. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motor from the motor mounting plate. Pull the motor and cord to the side.

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  3. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use pliers to grip the crimp.

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  5. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Open the crimp by pressing it opposite to how the crimp was pressed. Repeat for second crimp.

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  6. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the crimps from the wires by pulling them off.

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  7. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Untwist the brown and the silver wire by gripping the tip and unwinding them. Do the same for the second wire.

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  8. Motor and Cord Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the cord and motor.

    • Now, depending on whether the cord or the motor was broken, head to the device page to order a new one.

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Conclusion

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

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USF Tampa, Team 1-3, Sullivan Fall 2015 Member of USF Tampa, Team 1-3, Sullivan Fall 2015

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