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Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement

Introduction

Is the trigger of your drill not engaging the chuck when pressed? If so, here is a guide that provides a solution with a change of the trigger. You need a plastic opening tool, a Torx T15 screwdriver, and a Torx T10 screwdriver to remove the requisite components.


What you need

  1. Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the drill to have the side with the screws facing up.

    • Using the Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the eight 4.0mm screws from the face of the drill.

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  2. Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Orient the drill to where the back is facing up.

    • Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the four 6.0mm screws that attach the back piece to the drill.

    • Remove the back piece of the drill using the iFixit opening tool.

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  4. Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the drill to where the chuck is facing up.

    • Using the Torx T15 screwdriver, remove the four 8.0mm screws from the front of the drill.

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  5. Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the drill so the side with the screw holes is facing up.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the face off of the drill.

    • Remove the face completely from the drill.

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  6. Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Trigger Replacement, Trigger: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the trigger from the brown connector.

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Conclusion

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

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