Introduction
Welcome to the Dewalt Hammer Drill DW511 power cord replacement guide. The power cord is an important part of the drill that delivers power to the device. You would want to replace the power cord because of a frayed or damaged cord. A common issue with a damaged power cord is the drill not running.
Caution should be taken when working with the power cord. It needs to be unplugged before working on any part of the drill.
Tools
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Place an opening tool in the groove line of the handle and pop the back loose.
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Grab the drill with two hands and pull the cover off.
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Firmly grab the body of the trigger.
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Slowly pull the trigger until the entire body is out and only attached by wires.
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With sharp point tweezers, push the little metal flap up in the hole holding the wire.
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Clamp the wire with blunt tweezers, and slowly pull the wire out.
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With a pair of blunt nose tweezers, grab the white wire.
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Carefully wiggle the wire loose.
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Pull the wire slowly until it comes out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.