How to Replace the Switch on a Corded Dewalt Drill

Watch this quick tutorial and learn how to quickly and professioanlly change the switch on your corded Dewalt drill.

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• Dewalt Switch Change
• drill switch replacement
• remove switch on drill

[toolsandmachinery]

Sorry for your trouble! I'm afraid, though, that there isn't quite enough character space here to give you a very good explaination -- If you send me an email, (mallory@toolsandmachinery) I would be happy to help you get that tool put back together. - I'll wait to hear from you.

[Doug5399]

Any advice on repairing a new 18v cordless dewalt? I overworked it and burned it up. smoke rolled out of it. Any thoughts?

[toolsandmachinery]

@Doug5399, Unfortunately, it sounds as though the motor as well as the switch has gone bad in your drill. You mentoin the tool is new, so, if it is still in warranty, you should take the drill back to the vendor with which the tool is under warranty - barring operator abuse, they should fix or replace it for no charge. If the tool is out of warranty, it may not be worth the repair. Take it to an authorzed service center (or call one) and they can help you determine whether to fix or replace.

[toolsandmachinery]

@Doug5399 - I will second that "AARGHH," my friend, but despite the doom and gloom of hearing "your tool might not be worth repairing," it may still be in your better interest to find out what parts you need and how much those parts would total. Altogether, it might be a good reason to buy a new drill, but, if you can repair it yourself, you might be able to find parts at a price that would make a repair worth your while. Either way, I'm sorry for your loss. Post back with any further questions.

[Doug5399]

@toolsandmachinery Any good leads on a resource for dewalt cordless drill parts? Do you have a good resource you could recommend?

Again i appreciate your conversation....

Doug

[toolsandmachinery]

@Doug5399 - Well, of course I recommend our website at toolsandmachinery(.com). We keep most Dewalt parts in stock, but once you find the part numbers you need, the best way to find the lowest price on that particular item is to simply check out a few sites. If you don't have a schematic or parts breakdown for your drill, though, I'd be happy to send you one and happy to help you find which parts you need. -- mallory@toolsandmachinery(.com­)

[Naproxenum]

I turn a part gearbox and clutch on my careless drills for lulz and now i'm in deep shit...... no help on internetz how to put it together again FFfffff.....

[Doug5399]

@toolsandmachinery Thanks for your quick reply... I think it will fall under the category of "Abuse", unfortunately... I was mixing loose thin-set until i added to much material and it bogged down the drill... AARGHH!!

[toolsandmachinery]

There shoudn't be any problem taking the motor from your drill. Of course, you should be careful to ensure you know how everything should go back together, but it is certainly okay to get down into the motor and the other parts of your drill. It is, however, always helpful to look at a diagram of the tool your cracking into, but yes, you can take the motor out of a corded drill. Please post with any further questions.

[braseldazzle]

can u take a motor out of a corded drill? im about to try it in a hr need a very quick response if its guna break it or if its even safe