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Miele S5311 Vacuum Cleaner Disassembly Guide
Jürgen Hummer and 2 other contributors
Last updated on Sep 2, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓How do you disassemble a Miele S5 series vacuum cleaner, in my case an S5311?
What you need
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Open the cover, remove the dust bag and dust filter (already done here), and release the deep-seated screws (TX15).
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Also release the two screws next to the grille.
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Carefully but firmly pry the two suction power buttons upward using a flat-head screwdriver.
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Remove the two screws that are now exposed.
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The entire top section, shown here in red, can be unplugged by pulling it upward.
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Below this, the PCB with switches and LEDs becomes visible.
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It can be pulled straight up - carefully remove it from the connector.
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Release the three additional screws—one in the center, two at the corners.
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Unclip the middle top cover on the left and right, then pull it off upwards.
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The motor and the cable rewind are now exposed.
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Disconnect the motor and lift it out.
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The cable rewind can also be lifted out and, if necessary, disassembled further using a smaller Torx screwdriver.
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Follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your device.
