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Shark Rotator Slim-Light Lift-Away Upright Roller Brush Belt Replacement

Introduction

When the roller brush is not spinning because of a broken belt or damaged teeth, you might want to consider replacing the belt.

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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    • Turn over the vacuum to reveal the roller brush.

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    • Pry the small wheels at the bottom of the base using the plastic opening tool.

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    • Using a coin, turn the big white knobs located above the roller brush counter-clockwise.

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    • Lift up the suction hose to reveal a screw.

    • Remove the 12.7 mm Phillips #02 screw.

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    • Remove eight 12.7mm screws located under the vacuum using a Phillips #02 screwdriver.

    • Remove two 12.7 mm screws located next to the wheels with a Phillips #02 screwdriver.

    • The two screws located next to the wheels are smaller in diameter.

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    • Turn the vacuum upright and pull the white upper section of the brush roller circuit housing.

    • Be careful when lifting the housing as there is a connector attached.

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    • Remove the connector attached to the circuit boards using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the two 12.7 mm screws located at the top of the clear plastic brush roller housing using a Phillips #02 screwdriver.

    • Lift the clear plastic brush roller housing.

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    • Wiggle the brush roller upwards from the left and right side slots.

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    • Remove the roller brush by sliding it out toward the left, off the belt.

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    • Remove the belt from the motor gear by sliding the belt away from the gear and belt motor.

    • In the following picture the belt was already removed.

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Conclusion

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

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