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Ridgid GEN5X R8642 Battery Port Replacement

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  1. Ridgid GEN5X R8642 Battery Port Replacement, Battery Port: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the plastic tab holding the handle cover in place by prying upward with the spudger until the tab pops off.

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    • Remove the handle cover by pulling it towards the front of the saw.

    • The grip can sometimes become stuck and may require a decent amount of force to remove.

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    • Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine M4 X 16mm screws from the plastic housing.

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    • Use a JIS #1 screwdriver to remove the two M4 x 25mm screws on both sides of the metal housing.

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    • Remove one half of the plastic housing using a spudger so that the internal system is exposed.

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    • Remove the plastic wire covers to the red and black connections on the switch assembly.

    • When you remove the wire covers, you should be able to see the solder on the wires.

    • Desolder the connections on both the red and black wire using a soldering iron.

    • Once the solder is removed, pull out the wires with the battery port attached to the wires.

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

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