Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

                          10 minutes            

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  • Motherboard
  • 4 steps

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Introduction

Before working on the RIDGID Belt Sander make sure the power tool is unplugged or disconnected from any power source. Failure to do so may result in electrocution or personal injury while removing the sandbelt. Make sure to read through this guide for additional information before beginning the replacement of the RIDGID Belt Sander R2740 motherboard.

What you need

Step 1

              Motherboard               
  • Unplug your device before proceeding..

Unplug your device before proceeding..

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Step 2

  • Orient the sander so the Air Guard logo is facing you.
  • Remove the single Torx TR20 screw.

Orient the sander so the Air Guard logo is facing you.

Remove the single Torx TR20 screw.

Step 3

  • Orient the device with the left side face up.
  • Using a Phillips #1 bit, unscrew the 3 screws which hold the internal casing in place.
  • Gently remove the belt.
  • Using the Torx TR10 bit, unscrew the 10 screws which hold the external casing in place.

Orient the device with the left side face up.

Using a Phillips #1 bit, unscrew the 3 screws which hold the internal casing in place.

Gently remove the belt.

Using the Torx TR10 bit, unscrew the 10 screws which hold the external casing in place.

Step 4

  • Gently pull up on the motherboard chip set, pulling it directly from the device.

Gently pull up on the motherboard chip set, pulling it directly from the device.

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

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