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Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement

Introduction

If you need to replace the motor of your Shark Flex DuoClean, follow this guide. To remove the motor, soldering skills are required. See this guide for soldering instructions.

What you need

  1. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Garage Door: step 1, image 1 of 2 Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Garage Door: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Open the garage door by sliding both of the release buttons away from you.

    • Lift off the garage door.

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  2. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Side Component: step 2, image 1 of 2 Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Side Component: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic screw covering using a metal spudger by pushing the sharp side into the crevice and prying the cover out.

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  3. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the T10 Security Torx screwdriver counterclockwise to remove the 15mm screw.

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  4. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit Opening Tool to pry the side of the vacuum open.

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  6. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the side component with your hands.

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  7. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Top Component: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 15 mm T10 screws on the underside of the vacuum.

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  8. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic spudger, pry the back seam of the top component to pop it off the vacuum.

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  9. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Brush Motor: step 8, image 1 of 2 Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement, Brush Motor: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Orient the vacuum so you are looking down at the open garage of the vacuum.

    • Using your right hand, rotate the top of the silver motor towards the brush roll of the vacuum so the motor fits through the opening.

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  10. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • With both thumbs, push the gear on the right side of the motor into the vacuum. The motor should pop out.

    • Slowly pull the motor out of the vacuum base and reveal the electrical cords.

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  11. Shark Flex DuoClean Motor Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • To fully remove the motor, cut the wires.

    • For reassembly, use the soldering guide in the Introduction.

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Conclusion

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

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7 Comments

Can this motor we test it before taking it out

craigfranz - Reply

Can this motor be tested before taking it out?

craigfranz - Reply

How do I know if the motor is burned out

Danny Manuele -

Will you be able to take out the brush roll in front of the motor?

CAM BAP - Reply

Great fix. I wonder if you know how to find a replacement motor? My Dyson motor died and I’m not sure where to start looking for a replacement part - Dyson don’t sell it.

TyN - Reply

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