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AmazonBasics B00Q3KFX8U Power Cable Replacement

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The power cable is what powers the AmazonBasics. It is connected directly to the motherboard, and will require soldering to remove and replace it.

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    • Remove the shredder assembly from the paper scrap bin.

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    • Remove the two 10mm PH1 screws holding the small black panel in place.

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    • Remove the six 14mm PH1 screws holding the bottom cover in place.

    • Remove the cover by lifting straight upwards.

    • One of the screws will be hidden beneath a warranty sticker. Simply push the head of the screwdriver through the sticker to access the screw.

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    • Remove the blade/motor assembly from the top cover by lifting straight upwards. Do not disconnect any wiring just yet.

    • The blades are sharp. Coming into contact with them may result in injury.

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    • Remove the five 8mm PH2 screws from the bracket holding the gears in place.

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    • Use a metal spudger to pry the bracket from the main shredder assembly.

    • If the bracket is attached too tightly for the spudger, carefully use a metal screwdriver to pry it loose.

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    • Remove the two plastic drive gears from the shredder assembly by lifting straight upwards.

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    • Remove the four 18mm PH2 screws holding the motor to the main shredder assembly.

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    • Disconnect the motor from the motherboard by either clipping the wires, or using a soldering iron to disconnect the wires directly at the board.

    • To reattach the motor, solder the wires back together, or to the motherboard depending on how you removed them.

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    • Remove the two 8mm PH1 screws holding the IR sensor wire in place. This will give you more room to work with later on.

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    • Remove the two 10mm PH1 screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Remove the motherboard by lifting straight upwards from the top cover.

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    • To disconnect the power wire, remove the black and white wires on the far edges of the motherboard.

    • To reassemble, solder the wires back to the motherboard in the same location as they previously were.

    • When reassembling, be sure to replace the wires in the correct locations. Reversing the wires will short circuit the motherboard and may damage the device or injure yourself.

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

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