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Shark Rotator Slim-Light Lift-Away Upright Motor Replacement

Introduction

When the vacuum is not turning on or providing no suction, this may indicate that the motor needs replacement.

What you need

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    • Push the red Lift Away button down and lift up on the vacuum handle to detach the base.

    • The handle was removed for convenience but is not required.

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    • Remove the two 19mm Phillips #2 screws located in the red plastic piece behind the filter.

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    • Flip over vacuum and remove the six 12.7mm Phillips #2 screws from the base.

    • Take off white plastic cover exposing the motor in its insulation.

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    • Remove the motor from the base and slide the insulation down along the wires.

    • Find the plastic caps on top of the black and white wires. Using pliers twist and carefully remove these caps.

    • Needle nosed pliers are recommended but not necessary.

    • These plastic caps are somewhat sensitive and can be difficult to take off. Additionally once taken off they can become unusable.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

What is the motor PN and where can I get one?

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