How do I remove the on/off switch on my Dyson DC04 so I can replace the power cable?
Twice in last 6 months I have had it it the service center for the same problem, and been charged £15.00 and £20.00 for the job. They say "its a common fault".
do I need any special tools? I have an assortment of general household tools.

TONY LYNCH (m12agl@yahoo.co.uk), February 2006

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john g hart, August 2009

if you would like some help with pictures just email me as i've done it.

John G Hart, August 2009

Just done this job today.

I prised the green button off. If you are able there is a gap down between the button and the main handle assembly which should enable you to depress the retaining lug.

Under the button is a switch assembly retained by a single star shape screw. I had no trouble removing this using a flat head screwdriver. The switch and cable strain relief assembly then simply slide out.

The cable connects to the switch using crimp connectors I was unable to reuse these but had a couple the right size in my spares box.

Reassembly is the reverse process. Althought the lug broke the button sits down quite deep and gravity should keep it there. If it falls out the switch mechanism has no exposed live parts so although it won't look too pretty it is safe enough.

Put a small cable tie round the cable sheath behind the entry gromit this should hopefully stop the cable comin adrift.

Cobby, November 2008

Hi, just go to www.dyson-online.com and check out their technical advice section it is superb.

Charles, February 2006

Just done this job today.

I prised the green button off. If you are able there is a gap down between the button and the main handle assembly which should enable you to depress the retaining lug. I only discovered this after I broke that bit off! Doh!

Under the button is a switch assembly retained by a single star shape screw. I had no trouble removing this using a flat head screwdriver. The switch and cable strain relief assembly then simply slide out.

The cable connects to the switch using crimp connectors I was unable to reuse these but had a couple the right size in my spares box.

Reassembly is the reverse process. Althought the lug broke the button sits down quite deep and gravity should keep it there. If it falls out the switch mechanism has no exposed live parts so although it won't look too pretty it is safe enough.

Job done. Cost nil!!

David Grant, February 2006

I have just replaced my power cord on my dyson dc04 and after ages of trying to insert a very small blade screw driver into the extreemly small hole on the top of the on/off button to remove it, i resorted to cutting the top off the button with a junior hack saw. Once the on/off switch is removed you can easily replace the power cable.

New on/off switched can be purchased for less the a fiver.

Al

Alan Dickson, February 2006