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Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement

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Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will show you the necessary steps to replace the forward/reverse switch. It shows how to remove the battery and the outer casing, in order to locate the forward/reverse switch on the drill.

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    1. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Hold the drill upright.

      • Place your finger on the white battery-release button.

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    2. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Press and hold the white release button located on the front of the battery.

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    3. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the battery forward while pressing down on the white battery-release button.

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    1. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement, Outer Casing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement, Outer Casing: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Hold the drill upright with the back panel facing you.

      • Unscrew the two 18 mm screws from the back panel using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

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    2. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Apply slight pressure to the sides of the backplate and pull away from the drill.

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    3. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the nine 18 mm screws from the outer casing using a Phillips PH2 screwdriver.

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    4. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Apply slight pressure to the sides of the outer casing and pull away from the drill.

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    1. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement, Forward/Reverse Switch: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Pull the black trigger assembly away from the drill.

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    2. Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Makita XPH01 Forward/Reverse Switch Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Grab onto the forward/reverse switch.

      • Gently pull the forward/reverse switch to separate it from the trigger assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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