The power cord has become detatched from the switch housing on my Dyson DC04. It should be a relatively simple job but how do I gain access to the switch terminals?
I've tried to lever the housing apart but without success

Adrian Parker, January 2004

I tried and tried to use the knife but had to give in and drill the hole. My only comment for anyone else doing this is not to drill the hole too hight - on my old Dc04 I did it touching the protruding handel guide and caught the switch cover.

TA

Si.

Si, September 2004

I removed the handle and drilled a small hole through the grey plastic housing which lined up with the green plastic catch on the on off switch. You may need to push the on off button down a bit to line up the drilled hole with the catch and insert a small screw driver through the hole and pull up on the switch. I did try the other options listed below but seemed to be doing to much damage.

ps thanks for the links because at least I could see what I was tackling.

DCT, September 2004

thanks for the advice..the button is awkward to remove I found it easier to use a large flat bladed screwdiver to gently increase the distance between the button and the outer grey housing before inserting a flat blade knife to get 'over' the clip on the side button. Its no good just pushing a blade down without doing this as it only serves to push the button down

mekon, June 2004

don,t try and prise around the whole unit, i did and made a mess. the only part you need to remove is the push button.
this is held in place by a small catch, push a thin knife down the side near the small hole on the button. once the button is off you will see a screw. remove this and the unit will lift out.
steve.

steve thundercliffe. thundercliffe@ntlworld.com, June 2004

In an ideal world the bent screwdriver trick would probably work. But after wear and tear and a few abortive attempts at removal, the plastic is likely to be worn. A small thin bladed sharp kitchen knife inserted beside that tiny little hole should shield the edge of the catch completely and with some jiggling and heaving the switch WILL come out. (Just threaten it with replacement!)

And Jackson, June 2004

Try this page
http://www.ukvacuumspares.co.uk/_private/misi.htm
It does take some time but it will come out in one piece

Simon, May 2004

Go to:-

http://www.moseng.fsnet.co.uk/personal/MyDyson.html

I have just gone there and found the answer to my problem and repaired my DC 04. Hope this solves yours.

Tony

Tony, February 2004

Adrian

Not an answer to your question I am afraid as I have the same problem Did you get it resolved and if so how?

Thanks

Tony, February 2004