Medium
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Porter Cable sanders. The two position switch is used to relay power from the cord to the motor. This switch is sold as an individual replacement part, please see model diagram for associative parts.
Switch A23716
OEM part for: Porter Cable
Part Number: A23716
$3.99
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 4 machines
Porter Cable
390 Type 1 5" Low Profile Random Orbit Sander View Diagrams & Manuals
392 Type 1 5" Low Profile Random Orbit Sander View Diagrams & Manuals
394 Type 1 5" Low Profile Random Orbit Sander View Diagrams & Manuals
390K Type 1 Sander View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Sander Parts
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Switch was intermittent
Scott - April 22, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Hex head bit for screws
Parts Used
Wiggled the exhaust manifold off the sander
Removed screws and split case
Unplugged and removed the old switch and replaced it with the new one
Reassembled the sander in reverse order
Removed screws and split case
Unplugged and removed the old switch and replaced it with the new one
Reassembled the sander in reverse order
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Power switch
Conrad - February 3, 2017
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set
Parts Used
Separated the sander housing removed old switch & put the new one in & assembled it back
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