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Haiboxing 18859 Motor Replacement

Introduction

If your Haiboxing 18859 is not moving properly, then follow this guide to locate and replace its motor.

Before beginning this guide, make sure that the wheels are not obstructed and the axels are on straight. Either of these being false means they are negatively impacting your wheels functionality. Fix these problems, then test your Haiboxing again. If it is still moving incorrectly, then the motor is likely broken and needs to be replaced.

What you need

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    • Remove the 4 clips holding down the hard plastic shell of the RC car. Do this by pinching them with your thumb and index finger and pulling away.

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    • Lift the hard plastic shell off of the RC car.

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    • Disconnect the Lego-style battery connector by gripping either side and pulling them away from each other, slowly and consistently.

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    • Unfasten the Velcro strap that secures the battery.

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    • Remove the battery.

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    • Unplug the motor from the receiver.

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    • Peel back the warning tape covering the motor.

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    • Unscrew the 10 mm Phillips #0 screws holding down the motor. This includes the shaft attached down the middle.

    • Place the mounting screws where you won't lose them, such as in a plastic bag or container.

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    • Unscrew the 16 mm Phillips #1 screws at the rear of the Haiboxing.

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    • Remove the upwards facing rear-most 8 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Remove the trapezoid-shaped part.

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    • Lift out the motor and the shaft it is attached to.

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    • Remove the 6 mm Phillips #0 screw holding the motor to the black, plastic shaft.

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    • Flip over.

    • Detach the shaft from motor.

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    • Remove the remaining 6 mm Phillips #0 screw holding black, plastic washer in place.

    • Remove the black, plastic washer.

    • Remove the red, paper washer.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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