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Ninja AF161 Max XL Fan Replacement

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    • The back vent cover is directly above where the power cord protrudes.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to unscrew and remove four 1 cm screws from the panel.

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    • Once unscrewed, remove all four screws in order to remove the back vent cover.

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    • After you have the vent removed, you will see two 2.2 cm screws holding the casing in. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Be wary that the two screws are quite tight and will require a bit of torsion to get out.

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    • Use the a plastic opening tool or a similar object to wedge between the silver top and black rim.

    • Pry all four sides towards the middle with a plastic opening tool to release the tabs.

    • The tabs on the top will make sounds while being detached from the device.

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    • Unscrew the four 2.2 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lay the air fryer on its side.

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    • Remove six 1.4 cm screws with the TR15 Torx Security Screwdriver.

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    • Keep the device on its side, and unscrew and remove two 1.4 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • The lid can now be lifted off. Remove by prying the bottom apart and lifting.

    • After lifting the lid, you will see the white and yellow wire heads that connect the air fryer display screen to the motherboard.

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    • Pinch the white tab and wire head together and pull to release the connector.

    • Take care to not bend the circuit board while attempting removal of this connector. This will damage the circuit board.

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    • Remove the two 4.7 cm screws and washers using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, and then remove the silver piece on top of the motor.

    • Simply lift the motor up and gently place it to the side.

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    • Remove the three 1.4 cm screws, washers, and rubber pieces from the triangular metal piece using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the triangular metal piece from the device.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 2.2 cm screws that secure the top of the device to its base.

    • Once the screws have been removed, gently lift the top of the device off of its base.

    • Be mindful of the wires.

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    • Flip the device upside down.

    • Use a 10 mm hex nut screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm bolt behind the heating plate.

    • Turn the screwdriver to the right to loosen the bolt. Turning the screwdriver to the left will tighten the bolt.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm screw that secures the heating element.

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    • Carefully maneuver the fan from under the heating element to remove it from the device. Be cautious of the sharp edges of the fan.

    • Be mindful of the cylindrical piece and hex nut that sit on top of the fan when reassembling.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 1.4 cm screw on the metal dome of the device.

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    • Lift the metal dome piece up.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the mounting screw and piece.

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    • Lift the metal dome piece to remove the second fan.

    • Carefully remove the second fan from the device due to its sharp edges.

    • Be mindful of the two washers that sit on top of the fan when reassembling.

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

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