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- AEG Electrolux FM72 Disassembly for cleaning
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Opening the Device
- Open the lid by pressing the grey button and lifting it away.
- Clean each of the plastic parts with soap and water, and then leave them out to dry.
Open the lid by pressing the grey button and lifting it away.
Clean each of the plastic parts with soap and water, and then leave them out to dry.
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Step 2
Opening the Electronic Case
- Follow these steps to open the electronic casing.
- Remove the four screws as shown in picture two.
- A long Phillips screwdriver is needed for step two.
- Remove the fifth screw at the bottom as shown in picture three.
Follow these steps to open the electronic casing.
Remove the four screws as shown in picture two.
A long Phillips screwdriver is needed for step two.
Remove the fifth screw at the bottom as shown in picture three.
Step 3
- Gently pry the device open, using an iSesamo opener.
- Now the I/O button can be removed.
- Completely replacing this entire part requires desoldering wire connections.
Gently pry the device open, using an iSesamo opener.
Now the I/O button can be removed.
Completely replacing this entire part requires desoldering wire connections.
Step 4
cleaning electronics
- Now the electronic components can be cleaned using an air compressor.
- In picture one, you can see the PCBs. Under the PCB, you’ll see blue batteries. These are 2 x 3 AA rechargeable batteries .
- If the dust bag needs to be replaced, remove its securing screws.
Now the electronic components can be cleaned using an air compressor.
In picture one, you can see the PCBs. Under the PCB, you’ll see blue batteries. These are 2 x 3 AA rechargeable batteries .
If the dust bag needs to be replaced, remove its securing screws.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Heloise - Feb 27, 2019
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Hello
How can i repair the electric wire on this device please ?
Kevin D - Feb 28, 2019
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Hallo
Which electric wire do you mean? Can you send in a picture? Does it need soldering?
Kind regards
Kevin
wongkapo0611 - Jan 17, 2022
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How can I disassemble the motor parts for cleaning?