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Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement

Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement

Victoria Scira

Victoria Scira and 3 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

10 minutes
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Introduction

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This will teach you how to replace your trigger switch on your Makita DT01 drill.

What you need

Tools

  1. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the device down on its side.

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  2. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pinch the indents on both sides of the battery.

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  3. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the battery out of the drill

    • Recharge or completely replace the battery

    • Make sure that the battery is removed before further working on the drill. This is so the drill doesn't accidentally activate.

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  4. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement, Trigger Switch: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew all six 15mm screws with a JIS1 screwdriver bit.

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  6. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top of the plastic drill case

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  7. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom of the plastic drill case

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  8. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use your tweezers to remove the black wire from the motor

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  9. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the red wire from the motor

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  10. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Your trigger switch should now be removed from your motor

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  11. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your tweezers to remove the red and black wires from the two-pronged plug

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  12. Makita DT01 Trigger Switch Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Your trigger switch is now detached from the device

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Conclusion

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

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Victoria Scira

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