Medium
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine OEM sourced replacement part which is specially produced for use with Hitachi screwdrivers. The purpose of a switch is to allow a user to turn the unit on or off, over time components may wear out and begin to fail eventually requiring a replacement. Keep in mind this high-quality plastic body switch with an included lock is sold individually.
Switch (w/lock) 331514
OEM part for: Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
Part Number: 331514
$15.18
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 1 machine
Metabo HPT (Hitachi)
DB3DL 3.6 Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Screwdriver View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
- Screwdriver Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 326-311
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Reverse(CCW) had quit working and forward(CW) intermittent
Tom - November 30, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Screwdriver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Soldering iron
Parts Used
1. Disassembled battery holder and main body halves to remove switch
2. Unsoldered 2 wires from old switch attached to + and - battery prongs
3. Soldered wires from new switch to battery prongs
4. Placed switch in position and made sure all wires were routed properly
5. Placed main body halves in place, put battery prongs in battery holder halves
6. Checked clutch, speed switch and forward/reverse switch not binding/operating mechanically
7. Replaced all screws, installed battery and checked operation
2. Unsoldered 2 wires from old switch attached to + and - battery prongs
3. Soldered wires from new switch to battery prongs
4. Placed switch in position and made sure all wires were routed properly
5. Placed main body halves in place, put battery prongs in battery holder halves
6. Checked clutch, speed switch and forward/reverse switch not binding/operating mechanically
7. Replaced all screws, installed battery and checked operation
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Screwdriver would not work
Siraj - August 3, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Screwdriver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, soldering iron, solder
Parts Used
Take pictures of before and/or refer to part diagram
Pay attention to battery compartment alignment
Pay attention to routing of LED light wiring - how it tucks etc
Disassemble body - disassemble battery section first - remove battery, pry out two metal tabs at bottom of battery compartment. Watch out for tiny light switch button.
Disassemble other half - there is one screw under sticker.
Carefully pull out switch - switch terminals are plugged in to motor.
De-solder switch terminals
Solder new switch
Reassemble
Pay attention to battery compartment alignment
Pay attention to routing of LED light wiring - how it tucks etc
Disassemble body - disassemble battery section first - remove battery, pry out two metal tabs at bottom of battery compartment. Watch out for tiny light switch button.
Disassemble other half - there is one screw under sticker.
Carefully pull out switch - switch terminals are plugged in to motor.
De-solder switch terminals
Solder new switch
Reassemble
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Driver would run in reverse but not forward.
David - August 7, 2017
Tool Type
Screwdriver
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Soldering iron, solder, needle nose
Parts Used
1. Took apart.
2. Removed the old switch.
3. Connected the new switch.
4. Reassembled and tested.
2. Removed the old switch.
3. Connected the new switch.
4. Reassembled and tested.
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Right direction switch stopped working.
Tom - February 2, 2017
Tool Type
Screwdriver
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Soldering iron
Parts Used
1. Opened the outer shell of the driver.
2. Used a soldering iron remove the old switch wires (color matched).
3. Used a soldering iron to weld new switch wire in place.
4. Closed outer shell of driver and tested.
5. During test I noticed the new switch wires are opposite of OEM wires, (not color matched.
6. Needed to repeat the entire process as a result.
2. Used a soldering iron remove the old switch wires (color matched).
3. Used a soldering iron to weld new switch wire in place.
4. Closed outer shell of driver and tested.
5. During test I noticed the new switch wires are opposite of OEM wires, (not color matched.
6. Needed to repeat the entire process as a result.
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