Dyson DC04 Cable and Switch
Remember to have the appliance unplugged before attempting this repair
Tools needed and other information
A thin screwdriver is needed and should be bent approx 25mm from the tip at an angle of approx 70 degrees a T15 screwdriver is also required.
This repair is to gain access to the switch and cable fixing.
You can buy a cheap top quality T15 screwdriver here
First locate the small rectangular hole behind the on off button (red circle)
Now insert the bent screwdriver into this slot and pull upwards
This requires a few attempts and the idea is to unlatch the button
This is the button when removed, the latch can be now be seen.
This is a photo with the on off button removed. The screw can be seen now
Unscrew the screw with a T15 screwdriver and pull the switch housing up.
Here is the housing removed from the body of the machine.
Both the switch and cable can be a accessed
A genuine dyson replacement cable can be bought Here
A genuine dyson replacement switch can be bought Here
A choice of genuine dyson replacement buttons can be bought Here
Please remember to PAT test your appliance after repair and if in any doubt get a professional to do it.
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