Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

                          35 minutes

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  • Trigger Assembly
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Trigger Assembly
  • Remove the seven 3/4" Button Head Torx Security screws out of the handle with the Torx T20H bit and IFixit Precision Bit Driver.

Remove the seven 3/4" Button Head Torx Security screws out of the handle with the Torx T20H bit and IFixit Precision Bit Driver.

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Step 2

  • Take the top cover off after the screws have been removed to access the trigger assembly.

Take the top cover off after the screws have been removed to access the trigger assembly.

Step 3

  • Remove the single 3/4" Button Head Torx Security screw that is securing the trigger assembly using the Torx T15H bit.
  • Pull the entire trigger assembly from the handle.

Remove the single 3/4" Button Head Torx Security screw that is securing the trigger assembly using the Torx T15H bit.

Pull the entire trigger assembly from the handle.

Step 4

  • Use the pointed end of the metal sludger to pry open the rectangular casing that houses the electrical contacts and wiring of the trigger assembly.
  • Be very careful not to damage any of the wiring or electrical contacts with the metal spudger
  • Assess the condition of the assembly by checking the inside of the casing for any dust, dirt, or misalignment.

Use the pointed end of the metal sludger to pry open the rectangular casing that houses the electrical contacts and wiring of the trigger assembly.

Be very careful not to damage any of the wiring or electrical contacts with the metal spudger

Assess the condition of the assembly by checking the inside of the casing for any dust, dirt, or misalignment.

Step 5

  • Look on the back of the assembly by turning it over to the casing where the wires protrude and see if there is any damage to the cables which are connected to the motor assembly.

Look on the back of the assembly by turning it over to the casing where the wires protrude and see if there is any damage to the cables which are connected to the motor assembly.

Step 6

  • Look over the spring component and see if it is misaligned or warped.
  • You may have to use the flat, blunt part of the metal spudger to move the spring around and see the inside of the casing.

Look over the spring component and see if it is misaligned or warped.

You may have to use the flat, blunt part of the metal spudger to move the spring around and see the inside of the casing.

Step 7

  • If any part of the trigger assembly such as electrical contacts, wiring, or the spring is damaged beyond repair, then replace the assembly and reconnect the new component to the wiring attached from the motor assembly.

If any part of the trigger assembly such as electrical contacts, wiring, or the spring is damaged beyond repair, then replace the assembly and reconnect the new component to the wiring attached from the motor assembly.

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

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