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AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: Why did my shredder suddenly stop shredding my papers?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:40:06 -0700

I was shredding a lot of papers and then mid-shred, the shredder turned off and stopped working. What did I do wrong?

⟐ Commented Mart 26, 2026 at 6:40 GMT-7

Fellowes T7CM: Why doesn't my shredder turn on?

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:00:01 -0700

When I try to use my shredder it won't turn on. I have it plugged in but it just doesn't want to work.

⟐ Commented Kasım 02, 2016 at 16:00 GMT-7

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: How can I find the sensor to replace?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:44:30 -0700

It seems like my sensor is broken. How can I find a suitable one to replace?

⟐ Commented Nisan 22, 2024 at 15:44 GMT-7

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: How do I fix a paper jam?

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 10:43:53 -0700

My Amazonbasics paper shredder got jammed and no matter what I try, I can't seem to fix it.

⟐ Commented Aralık 15, 2018 at 10:43 GMT-7

Fellowes T7CM: Why is my shredder making a humming noise when it is running?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:53:16 -0700

When I am using my shredder for long periods of time it begins to make a humming sound. Should I be concerned about this or can I keep using the shredder?

⟐ Answered Nisan 09, 2025 at 8:53 GMT-7

Fellowes T7CM: What are the gear part numbers?

Sat, 04 May 2024 08:53:06 -0700

The primary and secondary gear teeth are stripped, do you have any idea what the part numbers are? I’ve looked everywhere I can think of. Thanks!

⟐ Commented Mayıs 04, 2024 at 8:53 GMT-7

Shredder: repair shredder won't turn on

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:50:48 -0700

My shredder won’t turn on or run in any way. My daughter thinks the oil may have gummed it up. I need to know how much you charge

⟐ Answered Temmuz 14, 2020 at 9:50 GMT-7

Fellowes T7CM: Why does my shredder jam when I try to shred newspaper?

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:59:03 -0700

When I was shredding the other day I was trying to shred newspaper but it kept jamming on me. Is there a reason why it jams when I try to shred newspaper?

⟐ Answer edited Kasım 02, 2016 at 15:59 GMT-7

AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U: Wont turn on when you flip the switch?

Sun, 01 May 2016 13:43:02 -0700

It wont turn on when you flip it.

⟐ Answer accepted Mayıs 01, 2016 at 13:43 GMT-7

Shredder: Why won’t shredder shut off on auto?

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:28:32 -0700

Why won’t shredder shut off on auto?

⟐ Answered Eylül 06, 2023 at 11:28 GMT-7

AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U: How do I take the blades apart?

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:58:50 -0700

I need access to the blades to pick out a bad/sticky jam in the middle of the blades, but I can’t get the washer off the gear on one end to access the final remaining release screw. Help?

⟐ Answered Ocak 20, 2021 at 23:58 GMT-7

Shredder: Why is Fellowes DM8C Paper Shredder Jamming?

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:28:16 -0700

When I look into the feed slot, I can see paper jammed in the cutting cylinders. I’ve removed the lid and cleaned out every bit of paper from the cutting cylinders multiple times (no easy task). But shortly after doing so, the shredder jams again. I’ve oiled the cutting cylinders, which used to help. But now the shredder will only accept about 1” of paper before jamming again. I read the comments here on a different Fellowes model, but they don’t apply to my situation. On principle, I’d prefer to try and fix the problem rather than buy a new shredder; however, I don’t want to spend more on a replacement part than I would on a new shredder. Any suggestions would be helpful.

⟐ Answered Ocak 23, 2020 at 15:28 GMT-7

Fellowes T7CM: Where can have my Fellowes W11C repaired?

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:06:07 -0700

The sensor that turns shredder on is broken, so when I stick a piece of paper in the machine will not start. Where can I get this shredder repaired? Replacement part? Can I repair this myself?

⟐ Answer accepted Kasım 22, 2019 at 9:06 GMT-7

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: unit stopped in mid shred

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:37:47 -0700

stopped in the middle of shred. unit will not run in either direction. overheat light not lit. envelope contained plastic coated paper

⟐ Answered Haziran 13, 2018 at 10:37 GMT-7

Shredder: How do I put shredder into alignment?

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:38:14 -0700

message on shredder says it is out of alignment. I tore it down to remove a paper jam put it back together and this message appeared. How do I get it BACK INTO ALIGNMENT?

⟐ Commented Mart 01, 2018 at 13:38 GMT-7

Shredder: AmazonBasics Paper Shredder B005QAQFFS - Motor works but not rotating

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:31:12 -0700

I've got an AmazonBasics Paper Shredder Model No. B005QAQFFS. The motor turns on, but it is not rotating. I would love to fix it, since it has had very low usage. I don't see a repair guide for this model, and I'm wondering if I can use the guide for another AmazonBasics Paper Shredder to repair it? Or if anyone point me in the right direction to attempt to fix it?

AmazonBasics B0050BPWBQ: I have a different brand of shredder.

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:10:16 -0700

And money I'm willing to spend to get it fixed. Would you be able to help?

Shredder: Wolverine shredder stopped working

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:11:33 -0700

My Wolverine shredder model SD9101 won't work in forward but does work in reverse. I've cleaned it, but now 'm pretty sure I need to replace the sensor but can't find anywhere that lists parts for it. Then I'll need a guide on how to take out the old and install the new. Can you help me with that?

Shredder: Why did the shredder overheat at the same time ready?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:07:37 -0700

I was working for hrs, and the shredder overheat twice and I let it rest but then when it is ready to use again, I start shredding papers. While shredding, as I was putting once piece of paper it suddenly "overheats" at the same time it indicates "ready"

(The shredder wont shred paper even if you put anything above it when it is in overheat mode, and it will only indicate "ready" once it cool down or free to use)

I am confuse as to why it happened, and after that the shredder wont on anymore with a half shred paper intact.

Can anyone tell me what to do?

The shredder is intimus 21 CP4

PS. I used the wrong device because I cant see any work office equipment like shredder

⟐ Edited Eylül 29, 2023 at 2:07 GMT-7

Shredder: Aurora AS890C reassembly and reconnecting a loose cable

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:42:25 -0700

Hello,

I disassembled the shredder to release a paper jam but I am not sure how to reconnect the cable shown in the picture.

I would appreciate your help.

⟐ Edited by author Ekim 31, 2021 at 9:42 GMT-7