The cable has worn at the point where it enters the machine by the switch. To fix it I need (I think) to access the switch mechanism, how do you do this?

I can see this must be a recent epidemic for everyone, and so far no-one has the answer, any thoughts?

Chris Hudson, April 2006

put a flat blade down the side of the yellow button -on off one the side nearest the handle, there is a little ridge on yellow button once you remove button there is a philips screw, remove screw, and assembley lifts out to change wire.wires held on with spade connectors which you can buy in any DIY shop,

francis ross, June 2006

Check out this link for the answer.


http://www.dyson-online.com/technical_advice/DC04_technical_advice/dc04_cable.htm

Martin

Martin, April 2006