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This replacement switch is a high quality item sourced directly from original equipment manufacturer. It is specially made for used on Dewalt and Porter Cable power tools. It is the part that allows user to turn the tool on and off. These mechanical switches will over time wear our and fail requiring replacement. It is made out of durable plastic material and it is sold individually. No tools needed to replace this switch, it is secured with a pair of tabs on each side.
Switch 887453
OEM part for: Porter Cable, DeWALT
Part Number: 887453
$12.68
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
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This part will fit the following 23 machines
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Works like new again!
Russ -
March 5, 2024
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Very easy
Switch for absolete sander. Found it here!
Works perfectly!
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Guest -
September 14, 2020
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Switch
This part fixed the problem on our sander. We are very happy!
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September 11, 2019
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Switch defective
Doug - September 18, 2023
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Switch was held in by tabs on side. Prided out old and pressed wires on new and pressed into position. Now tool works great.
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had a bad switchn in my porter-cable model 371 mini belt sander i love this sander but p/c doesn't make them anymore. Now I hjave my sander back i'm very satisfied!!!!!!!
Dwight - July 20, 2023
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill
Parts Used
Split the sander halves unplugged the old switch and plugged in the new put the two haves together the returned all of the screws,
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broken on//off switch
Stephen - February 5, 2020
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
open case and replace switch
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On off toggle set broken.
John - November 11, 2019
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, N/a
Parts Used
Simply removed the cover pulled connections and snapped replacement in place. 123. Part fit perfectly. Every part I have ordered from replacement parts has worked perfectly. Very pleased with your service and prompt delivery. No other special instructions.
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Switch inoperative.
Robert - July 2, 2017
Tool Type
Router
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Removed top of router. Lifted speed control. Remove spade clips from inoperable switch. Connected spade clips on new switch. Reassembled router.
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Bad switch
David - August 23, 2016
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Press the tabs on the side of the switch in with a small screwdriver, then remove it from the housing. Remove the electrical terminals from the old switch to the new switch, then press the new switch back into the housing.
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