Ryobi RS290G Motor Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to help replace the Ryobi RS290G Sander motor. The Ryobi RS290G uses a 2.6 AMP motor and 12,500 OPM (orbits per minute).

If you ordered the correct part, it should have the disconnect terminals already installed/crimped on.

Through out its use the motor may experience some damage, be faulty, and can eventually become unusable all together. With this guide, it can teach you how to salvage your Ryobi RS290G Sander and completely replace its old motor.

This is a pretty simple replacement and does not require much specialty skills. Have fun with it and enjoy your Ryobi RS290G sander.

What you need

Step 1 Top Cap

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Remove two 20mm and one 16mm Phillips #2 screws from the housing assembly and exhaust port.

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Step 2

Remove the three 16mm Phillips #2 screws from the top cap/upper grip.

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Step 3

Remove the top cap.

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Step 4 Switch Trigger

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Remove the switch trigger.

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Step 5 Motor

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Remove the two 16mm Phillips #2 screws from the inner housing assembly.

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Step 6

Remove the two 14mm Phillips #2 screws from the cord clamp.

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Step 7

Slide the power switch out of the housing assembly.

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Step 8

Carefully slide the housing assembly apart, avoiding damage or pulling on wires.

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Step 9

Slide off the disconnect terminal for the switch (red lead) from the power switch using the flat end of a spudger.

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Step 10

Slide out the brush assembly with the black lead from the inner housing assembly.

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Step 11

Slide off the disconnect terminal for the brush assembly (black lead) from the brush assembly.
You may need an ESD-safe flat edge tool, such as a spudger, to help slide off the disconnect terminal. Be careful not to damage the pieces or yourself.

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