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Ridgid GEN5X R8611506 Foward / Reverse Selector Switch Replacement

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If the selector switch of your drill is stuck or not switching the chuck's direction when pressed, use this guide to remove and replace your selector switch.

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    • Orient the drill to have the side with the screws facing up.

    • Using the Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the eight 4.0mm screws from the face of the drill.

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    • Orient the drill to where the back is facing up.

    • Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the four 6.0mm screws that attach the back piece to the drill.

    • Remove the back piece of the drill using the iFixit opening tool.

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    • Orient the drill to where the chuck is facing up.

    • Using the Torx T15 screwdriver, remove the four 8.0mm screws from the front of the drill.

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    • Orient the drill so the side with the screw holes is facing up.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the face off of the drill.

    • Remove the face completely from the drill.

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    • Gently lift the trigger up.

    • Unhook the selector switch from the trigger.

    • Remove the selector switch.

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

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