Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver Main Capacitor Replacement

ID: 100577

Description: Use this guide to replace the main capacitor on...

Steps:

1. Before disassembling your Deep Waver, be sure to unplug the device to avoid electric shock, and make sure the heating elements of the device are cool to avoid burns.
2. Unlock the handle of your Deep Waver to gain access to the screws you need to remove.
3. Remove two 10 mm Phillips #01 screws from the lower handle housing.
4. Remove one 10 mm Phillips #02 screw from the lower handle housing.

5. Pry the black screw cover off the side of the lower handle housing using a fine-point spudger or pick. This side will have the model number and other product information embossed on it.

6. Remove one 10 mm Phillips 1 screw from the handle joint.

7. Pry the black screw cover off the other side of the lower handle housing. This side will have the power switch located on it.

8. Cut along the length of the black housing retainer with a rotary tool to split and remove the retainer.

9. Split the lower handle housing apart using a plastic opening tool.
10. Begin splitting the housing at one end rather than the center to avoid cracking the casing.

11. Apply heat to both terminals of the capacitor with a soldering iron until the solder begins to melt.
12. Gently pull on each leg of the capacitor once the solder has began to melt to remove the wire from the circuit board.