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Introduction

Often times, a grinder that won't power on is due to a faulty power switch. This mechanical part may fail over time, resulting in the need to replace it. Use this guide to replace the power switch in your Porter-Cable PC60TAG.

What you need

Step 1 Power Switch

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Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the 3/4" Phillips screw on the back cover.
Unplug the grinder before disassembling.

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Step 2

Holding the front of the device, carefully slide the back cover over the cord.

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Step 3

Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen, but do not remove, the two terminal screws securing the black and white wires from the power cord.

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Step 4

Careful remove each wire from the power cord from underneath the terminals.

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Step 5

Using the spudger, carefully push the red power switch out of the device.

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Step 6

From the other side of the device, use the spudger to carefully pry out power switch away from the device.

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Step 7

Using your fingers, carefully remove each of the gold terminals from the power switch. You may need to gently wiggle the terminal back and forth in order to remove it.

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