1. Remove battery
2. Remove blade
3. Remove screws from the main case
4. Disconnect the shoe height adjustment lever and remove the shaft.
5. Open the case, pretty straightforward, nothing will come springing out.
6. Slide the old switch and diode out, take a photograph of the wire layout.
7. Install th
... Read moree new diode to the new switch with the wires in the same position.
*Now is a good time to blow out any dust inside the case, my saw was full of MDF dust.
8. Close the case, making sure all wiring is tucked back inside neatly.
9. Install and tighten screws holding case together. Install the height adjustment mechanism and lever.
10. Install a battery and see how it works. (Mine fired off every trigger pull now, as it should).
11. Reinstall the blade. (After removing the battery again, of course).
Ordered new trigger AND diode.
Like 3$ more for diode Took photos before removing screws. Pretty easy pull apart after all screws removed. Took plenty of photos before removing switch and diode. Special attention to wire colors and position before replacing cover. T25 and t15? Needed. Minimum 2 inches on some screws. Easy rea
... Read morelly, just take photos and take your time. Probably never have to replace again. Buy both parts. Switch and diode. One or both can be bad. Hardly worth your time to just do one. Fix it RIGHT the first time.
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