DeWalt DWE4011 Power Cable Replacement

Written By: kean colosimo

Comments: 1

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

When replacing electrical components on any device careful consideration must be taken to reduce risk of shock. Be sure the cord is not plugged into a power source before proceeding with this replacement guide. If the cord is cut, this should not be an issue. Reasons you might need follow this guide include: damaged power cord, or the grinder wont turn on.

Tools

Step 1

Turn to the bottom of the device and remove the 5/8" (17mm) T15 Torx screw.

Step 2

Remove bottom casing by separating the end handle away from the main casing.

Step 3

Remove the 1/2” (13mm) Phillips #2 screw holding the power cable to the device. This will free up the metal clamp holding the cable in place.

Step 4

Flip the grinder over and disconnect the plastic switch mechanism from the cable housing.

Step 5

Pull back the yellow tab holding the housing in place using a nylon spudger. Carefully pull the housing out of the casing.

Step 6

Locate the terminals with the two white cables attached and disconnect both.
These cables are connected to the outer terminals; connect as such during reassembly.

Step 7

Remove the entirety of the cable housing from the device casing.
The two wires coming from the power cable should still be connected to electrical housing at this point.

Step 8

Loosen the Phillips #2 screws enough to disconnect the two wires from the power cable housing.
Removing the screw entirely is fine, but unnecessary since the screws are merely clamping down the wires' ends.

Conclusion

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

Author

kean colosimo

Member since: 02/04/19

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One comment

Where can I find a replacement power cord?

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