Ryobi P501G Motor Replacement

Introduction

If your Ryobi P501G motor is suffering from low power output or is simply not working when turned on, this guide will walk you through the steps to replace it. To complete this task no special skills are required. All you need is a T5 Torx screwdriver. This repair is straightforward and has nothing unusual about it.

What you need

Step 1 Motor

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Locate the screws at the top face of the saw, on the green plastic surface covering.

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Step 2

Locate the eight outer screws of the plastic green encasement. They are marked in red in the picture.
Using a T15 torx screwdriver, unscrew all the holes, taking care not to lose any!

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Step 3

Open up the top side of the encasement to reveal the internal parts of the saw.
Locate the motor.

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Step 4

Using the T15 torx screwdriver, unscrew all four of the screws to free the motor from the encasement.

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Step 5

Remove the motor and replace with a new one if needed.
Be careful when handling the motor- it may be very dirty/greasy. You might want to wear gloves for this step!

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