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Nostalgia Electrics RHP-310 Power Switch Replacement

Written By: Dana Clarke (and 6 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

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Introduction

If the device will not turn on or has a broken power switch, use this guide to replace the switch.

  1. Unplug popper.

    • Unplug popper.

    • Remove plastic lid by picking the lid up.

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  2. Flip the popper on its side.

    • Flip the popper on its side.

    • Remove the screws on the bottom with the Phillips #2 phillips head screwdriver.

    • There are seven screws on the base. Five screws on the perimeter (12mm Philips #2 screws) and two in the middle (15 mm Philips #2 screws).

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  4. Remove the base.

    • Remove the base.

    • Save the screws you took out of the bottom in a safe place. They will be needed to reattach the housing to the base.

    • Unscrew the two screws (10 mm Philips #2 screws) from the base.

    • Remove the base and set it aside for now.

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  5. Locate the power switch connected to the side of the housing. Carefully pinch the sides of the power switch.

    • Locate the power switch connected to the side of the housing.

    • Carefully pinch the sides of the power switch.

    • Push the power button up and out of the housing.

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  6. Now that the power switch is removed from the housing, you have to remove the wires connected to the power switch.

    • Now that the power switch is removed from the housing, you have to remove the wires connected to the power switch.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry the wires loose from the power switch.

    • The wires should pop easily out from the power switch.

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  7. Remove the power switch from the device.

    • Remove the power switch from the device.

    • You can now replace the power switch if necessary.

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Conclusion

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

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