This machine has not had much use over the past three years. However someone has used it and extended the electric lead beyond the red marker - this might not be the problem, but there is no power now. I have checked fuses blockages etc.. I want to get inside the casing to check the lead and the two switch mechanisms - on, off and extendable lead - but can't seem to get beyond the three screws holding it - are there any other screws I am missing. Or can you suggest other remedial checks. It's not an expensive machine but I am loath to give up on it. Help would greatly lift my spirits!

DIYUSELESS, March 2010

if its the dd2413 there's a screw hidden underneath the cable retract button. Pop out the button get that screw, remove the on/off button shroud, it also pops off, then theres another screw under that shroud in the middle, way down a tube (about 10cm). It'll practically fall apart after that. DON'T LOSE THE SPRINGS FROM THE BUTTONS!!!

facecutter, August 2011