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Nostalgia Electrics RHP-310 Motor Replacement

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This guide will teach the user how to install a new motor for the device.

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    • Unplug the popper.

    • Lift the lid up to remove it.

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    • Lay the popper on its side.

    • Remove the five 12mm Philips #2 screws around the perimeter of the base with the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 15mm Philips #2 screws in the center of the base with the Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Put the removed screws in a safe place, they will be needed later to reattach the housing to the base.

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    • Flip the base over to view the interior of the base panel.

    • Unscrew the two 10 mm Philips #2 screws from the base panel.

    • Remove the base and set it aside.

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    • Locate the power switch connected to the side of the housing.

    • Pinch the sides of the power switch.

    • Push the power button up and out of the housing.

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    • Remove the wires connected to the power switch that should be detached from the housing.

    • Gently pry the wires loose from the power switch with the plastic opening tool.

    • The wires should easily pop out from the power switch.

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    • Remove the power switch from the housing unit.

    • You can now replace the power switch, if necessary.

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    • Gently remove the heating component from the popper.

    • Unscrew the four screws (11mm Philips #2 screws) that connect the white top to the housing.

    • Save the screws from this step. You will need them to connect the new housing to the white top.

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    • Remove the white top from the housing.

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    • Unscrew the three 10 mm Philips #2 screws that hold the heating component together.

    • Keep the screws in a safe place. You will need them to put the heating component back together.

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    • Pull the heating component apart.

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    • Locate the fan.

    • Pull the fan off the motor.

    • Do not pull too hard or you will break the motor.

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    • You can now replace the fan. If there is debris, clean it out.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2.5mm screws connecting the motor to the fan base.

    • Remember to keep the screws. You will need them to reassemble the popper.

    • Remove the motor from the fan base.

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    • Un-solder the wires that are connected to the motor.

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    • Replace the old motor by soldering the new motor to the circuit board.

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

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