Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement

Scritto Da: Brea-Monique
  • Commenti: 8
Black and Decker TR1278B Lever Catch-Spring Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

9

Tempo Necessario

10 minuti

Introduzione

Black and Decker TR1278B toaster lever catch-spring replacement guide.

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    • Unplug the toaster before disassembly.

    • Remove the carriage lever by pulling it away from the toaster.

    Pulling requires a bit of force as the plastic lever is elastically squeezed over the metal tab and the tab as a little “step” that is visible from below the tab that needs to come out.

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    • Toaster will be turned upside down. Clear crumb tray or work over a paper towel.

    • Turn the toaster upside down.

    • Unscrew all four 4mm screws on the bottom using a Phillip's head #2 (PH2) screwdriver.

    • Or a slightly different model has six screws that require an allen wrench (hex key). Ones that have a ball end will not work. I had to use one that had more of a Star of David, pointy pattern to it.

    my screws are completely stripped, you can even see it in this image on the left

    loe ;loele -

    Philips screws would be much better so one can apply more controlled pressure. Screws are also made of cheep metal and strip out easily. Be careful.

    Matt Yadlowsky -

    I was able to get the screws out with a Grabit Speed Out bit.

    https://www.thegrabitstore.com/collectio...

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    • Detach the bottom from the front cover using the plastic opening tool.

    Watch out for opposite side (front end) 2 folding metal clamps that hold the front end and must be lifted up at least partially before the next step of lifting the whole cover.

    Note also that opening with plastic tool here requires a bit of “force”. I came at it from the side with a thinner plastic tool to help (not unlike trying to remove a tight bike tire from a wheel rim)

    Dan G -

    Watch for two folding metal clamps holding the front end. They must be at least partially lifted up before the next step of lifting the cover. Note also that inserting the plastic tool requires some “force”. I came at it a bit more from the side with a thinner plastic tool (cafeteria plastic knife) to help lifting and insert the main plastic tool, not unlike trying to remove a tight tire from a bicycle wheel.

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    • Turn the toaster right side up.

    • Support the bottom. The ribbon cable that connects the toaster to the front cover can be damaged.

    • Lift the front cover.

    • Lift carefully. Again the ribbon cable can be damaged.

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    • Detach the bundled cable connector from the toaster by carefully pulling it away from the circuit board.

    This seems incompete. What next after detachingthe bundled cable connector?

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    • Lift the top cover up and remove it from the toaster.

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    • Locate the springs.

    • There is a top spring and bottom spring.

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    • Use needle nose tweezers to free one end of the spring.

    • Turn the spring until it is completely free.

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    • Remove spring for replacement.

    • Repeat steps for bottom spring.

Conclusione

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

Autore

Brea-Monique

Membro da: 15/02/17

351 Reputazione

Un commento

Hi there, thanks for this guide. I have a little issue : one of the screws is quite unusual, probably because it’s not meant to be repaired by a poor peasant. It has a little pin in it and I can’t unscrew it with the tools I have. Any tips ?

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