Help with a Dyson DC17

[fantomfan57]

I have scoured the internet looking for instructions that show me how to gain access and replace a "burned out" motor.

I picked this up from a lady who said her Vacuum Repair Shop told her the motor was shot.

I plugged it in, I did not hear the vacuum motor come on, but saw that the brush roll motor did come on.

Any suggestions?

 

[vacuumlad1650]

It sounds like the carbon brushes are shot in the suction motor, seeing how the brushroll motor still functions. I usually don't bother replacing Dyson motors. Too labor and Cost inductive. By now it would be smarter for her to replace the vacuum.

 

[fantomfan57]

Thanks Andy,.

Actually she gave it to me. I have at least 3 motors and was hoping to replace the dead one.

If I could just figure out how to open up the casing and switch out motors.

 

[sanc]

Does this diagram from Manchester Vacs' forum help?



http://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php?topic=50.0

 

[fantomfan57]

Thank you, Scott....

I finally found that last screw only accessed by removing the wheel. After I got inside, I found lots of dust everywhere. I had no way of knowing if this motor was really no good. Especially since I did not know what to look for.

The replacement motor would not work, so I harvested parts and recycled the rest.

Thanks Guys.