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  • Power Cord
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  • Power Switch
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Introduction

Replacing the power switch may fix your on/off issues. In this guide, we will be teaching you how to replace the switch. You can order a replacement switch here.

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Step 1

              Power Cord
  • Please wear safety glasses while completing this guide.
  • Remove screws (3) from cap by using the T20 torx attachment and unscrewing in a leftward motion.

Please wear safety glasses while completing this guide.

Remove screws (3) from cap by using the T20 torx attachment and unscrewing in a leftward motion.

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Step 2

  • Gently pry the cap off using your fingers or spudger tool.

Gently pry the cap off using your fingers or spudger tool.

Step 3

  • Once cap is off, expose and locate the power cord mounting bracket and remove the 2 screws holding the wire down by using the T15 torx attachment. Once the cord is loose, pull the connectors out

Once cap is off, expose and locate the power cord mounting bracket and remove the 2 screws holding the wire down by using the T15 torx attachment. Once the cord is loose, pull the connectors out

Step 4

  • Loosen the white and black wire terminals

Loosen the white and black wire terminals

Step 5

  • Insert new power cord terminals and tighten down
  • Do not over-tighten

Insert new power cord terminals and tighten down

Do not over-tighten

Step 6

              Power Switch
  • Remove screws (3) from the cap using a T20 torx attachment by unscrewing in a leftward motion

Remove screws (3) from the cap using a T20 torx attachment by unscrewing in a leftward motion

Step 7

  • Gently pry the cap off

Gently pry the cap off

Step 8

  • Once the cap is removed, the switch and connectors should be exposed

Once the cap is removed, the switch and connectors should be exposed

Step 9

  • Remove both connectors from the switch

Remove both connectors from the switch

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

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