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Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the motor and will require some soldering.

What you need

  1. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement, Power Button: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the comb from the top of the trimmer.

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  2. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Grip the attachment and twist it counterclockwise until you hear a click.

    • Pull the attachment up to remove it from the trimmer.

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  3. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Hold the trimmer upright so it is facing you.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool in the gap at the top of the power button.

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  4. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Apply pressure to pry off the power button.

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  6. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement, Casing: step 5, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement, Casing: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the spudger into the bottom of the gray bezel and begin to gently pry it off.

    • Separate the bezel one clip at a time so that the clips do not break.

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    • Insert the spudger in the indicated hole and apply a tilting force to loosen the outer casing.

    • Pull upward on the top of the inner housing to remove it from the outer casing.

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  8. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement, Motor: step 7, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement, Motor: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tweezers to pull out the inner power button.

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  9. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to separate the clip on the right side of the inner housing.

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  10. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Push the inner housing up and to the right to separate the left clip from the battery casing.

    • Push the inner housing upwards to separate it from the battery casing.

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  11. Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Philips Norelco MultiGroom 3100 Motor Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tweezers to hold the wire steady as you unsolder the blue wire from the power switch.

    • Use the tweezers to remove the power switch.

    • For help with soldering check out the iFixit Soldering Technique Guide.

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    • Pull up on the motor to remove it from the battery casing.

    • Use the tweezers to hold the black wire steady while unsoldering it from the base of the battery.

    • Using the tweezers, pull on the black wire to remove it from the base of the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

¿Me puedes ayudar con algo?

Johan Avendaño - Reply

Can you help me with something?

Johan Avendaño - Reply

this guide was created also by nina lovekrist in 2015

Nina Lovekrist - Reply

Where can I get the motor with copper shaft?

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