GD Midea FT30-3D Power/Speed Switch Replacement
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Last updated on Jan 28, 2014
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Locate and remove the 14.5 mm Phillips #1 screw on the bottom of the fan base.
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Locate the gray base support release tabs found on either side pictured in the first image.
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Press both release tabs in with the tip of your fingers and pull the gray base support until the tabs are cleared.
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Continue removing the gray base support by pressing your thumb into the circular opening in the base and pulling with your figures on the back side.
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Notice that on the internal front tip of the base there is a tab. Because of this tab the back end will pivot off at that point.
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After the base has separated more it will be easy to fully remove it. Continue pulling the back edge of the gray base support, rotating it around the front tab until it comes off completely.
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Once all five screws have been removed the base cover should fall right off with out any effort.
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Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #1 screws found connecting the switch to the case.
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Take the 1.5 mm Flathead Screwdriver, or any thin elongated tool that fits into the semi-circular holes along side the wires. Press into the hole gently to release the grip on the wires.
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Take the new switch, and simply push the wiring into the correct holes:
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AC Power Cord (white wire)
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Low speed (gray wire)
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Medium speed (orange wire)
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High speed (red wire)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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