Black and Decker WP900 Power Switch Replacement

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Black and Decker WP900 Power Switch Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This page gives instructions for disassembling the Black and Decker WP900 6-Inch Orbital Waxer and Polisher to the point where the on/off switch can be fully removed and replaced.

Tools

Parts

No parts specified.

Step 1 Power Switch

Using the plastic tool, detach the handle tab as shown.

Using the plastic tool, detach the handle tab as shown.
Make sure the device is unplugged.

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Step 2

Using the Philips #1 screwdriver, unscrew all of the screws. There should be 8-30mm screws to remove.

Using the Philips #1 screwdriver, unscrew all of the screws. There should be 8-30mm screws to remove.
Be sure to keep track of where each screw was placed in the device for later reassembly.

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Step 3

Remove the back panel of the external casing, leaving all internal components resting in the front panel.

Remove the black handle from the main external casing.

Remove the back panel of the external casing, leaving all internal components resting in the front panel.
Remove the black handle from the main external casing.

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Step 4

Loosen the power cord and control panel. Using the Phillip's #1 screwdriver, remove two 22mm screws.

Loosen the power cord and control panel. Using the Phillip's #1 screwdriver, remove two 22mm screws.
The metal bracket will detach with the two screws.
Using the Flathead 3/32" screwdriver, remove two 22mm screws.

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Step 5

Gently pull the power cord out from the control module.

Remember, when reassembling the device, the black wire should be on the top

Gently pull the power cord out from the control module.
Remember, when reassembling the device, the black wire should be on the top

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Step 6

Firmly grasping the motor, dislodge the internal components from the frontal external casing.

Firmly grasping the motor, dislodge the internal components from the frontal external casing.
Switch and control panel will be attached to magnet body.

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Step 7

Remove the switch from the wires.
Gently, pull and release the two wired connections.
The switch can now be replaced. Be sure not to damage the two connections to the control module in the process.