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Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement

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  1. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you begin the repair, remove the battery from the device.

  2. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Loosen the outer housing: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T10 driver to remove the ten screws securing the outer housing.

    • Some of these screws are deeply recessed. You can use a flathead screwdriver to loosen these screws.

  3. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the right housing: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the right housing: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lay the device on its left side (with the belt hook).

    • Lift and remove the right housing from the device.

  4. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Loosen the internal parts: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Loosen the internal parts: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the lock button from its recess.

    • During reassembly, make sure that the button is properly seated and engages the trigger.

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    • Slide the battery connector out of its recess.

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    • Remove the switch board from its housing recess.

    • Remove the two spring clips from the housing.

  7. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly, use these photos to help you align all the loose parts back into the housing.

    • Be sure to route the wires through the yellow groove.

    • Be sure to reattach the spring clips.

  8. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the left housing: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the left housing: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the left housing: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully flip the device over.

    • Remove the left housing from the device.

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    • The spring under the release button has a tendency to fly out. Be careful not to lose the spring.

    • Carefully remove the release button from the device.

    • Remove the button spring from the device.

  10. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the back support: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the back support: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T25 driver to remove the two screws (one on either side) securing the back support .

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    • Loosen the two solenoid wires from the back support.

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    • Pull the back support straight out of the device.

  13. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the driver assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the driver assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the driver assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Grasp the driver assembly by its back and pull it straight out of the device.

    • If you are having trouble pulling the driver assembly out, proceed to the next step.

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    • If you have trouble pulling the driver assembly out:

    • Insert a flathead screwdriver into the casing seam above the driver assembly.

    • Slightly pry the housing apart to widen the space for the driver assembly to slide out.

  15. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the blade: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the blade: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Remove the blade: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use pliers or a flathead screwdriver to straighten the retaining clip securing the blade.

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    • Remove the retaining clip from the driver assembly.

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    • Slide the blade out of the driver assembly's slot, and remove it from the assembly.

  18. Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Install a replacement blade: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Install a replacement blade: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dewalt Nailers DCN660D1 2018 Driver Blade Replacement, Install a replacement blade: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The next two steps show how to install a replacement blade into the driver assembly.

    • Slide the blade through the slot in the driver assembly and set it into the wavy groove.

    • If the blade does not sit snugly in the groove, flip the blade over and try again.

    • Insert the retaining clip oriented as shown in the photos into the driver assembly.

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    • Use pliers or a hammer and punch to bend the protruding end of the clip over in order to secure the blade.

    Thanks so much that was very clear to follow. Managed to resurrect my nail gun :)

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

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This is helpful, should any oil be used during reassembly of the driver unit? Thanks.

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Thanks! That was very clear and concise. Nail gun resurrected :)

Khan - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Thanks for this guide! I was able to get it apart and diagnose the problem on my own, but %#*@ if I could have got it back together without this. Nail gun saved!

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