Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement This guide will demonstrate how to replace the lightbulb in the Brother XR-40 sewing machine.
Written By: Kevin Bickers
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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
INTRODUCTION Replacing the lightbulb involves opening up the machine. You will need to purchase a sewing machine bulb set, including the wire plug-in, to replace it.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
Zip Ties (1)
Utility Scissors (1) Flathead Screwdriver (1)
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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
Step 1 — Back Panel
Place the machine on a solid surface.
Remove the 14mm Phillips #2 screw holding on the face cover.
Remove the two 14mm Phillips #2 screws and two 22mm Phillips #2 screws that secure the rear casing.
Step 2
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Step 3
Lay the machine on its side.
Remove the four 10mm Phillips #2 screws that hold the bottom panel in place.
The feet will come off with the screws.
Step 4
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Remove the bottom panel.
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Step 5
Place the machine upright.
Remove the rear casing.
You may have to wiggle the panel and pull at the same time.
Step 6 — Lightbulb
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Using scissors, clip the two zip ties securing the lightbulb wire.
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Step 7
Place the machine on its side, with access to the bottom.
Gently pull out the white wire connecting the bulb to the machine.
Move the wire out from under the plastic hook.
Step 8
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Step 9
Place the machine upright.
Using the flathead screwdriver, remove the 5mm Flathead screw holding on the lightbulb bracket.
Remove the lightbulb assembly.
Step 10
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-07-02 05:46:01 AM.
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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement This guide will demonstrate how to replace the lightbulb in the Brother XR-40 sewing machine.
Written By: Kevin Bickers
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www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 7
Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
INTRODUCTION Replacing the lightbulb involves opening up the machine. You will need to purchase a sewing machine bulb set, including the wire plug-in, to replace it.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
Zip Ties (1)
Utility Scissors (1) Flathead Screwdriver (1)
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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
Step 1 — Back Panel
Place the machine on a solid surface.
Remove the 14mm Phillips #2 screw holding on the face cover.
Remove the two 14mm Phillips #2 screws and two 22mm Phillips #2 screws that secure the rear casing.
Step 2
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Brother XR-40 Lightbulb Replacement
Step 3
Lay the machine on its side.
Remove the four 10mm Phillips #2 screws that hold the bottom panel in place.
The feet will come off with the screws.
Step 4
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Remove the bottom panel.
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Step 5
Place the machine upright.
Remove the rear casing.
You may have to wiggle the panel and pull at the same time.
Step 6 — Lightbulb
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Using scissors, clip the two zip ties securing the lightbulb wire.
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Step 7
Place the machine on its side, with access to the bottom.
Gently pull out the white wire connecting the bulb to the machine.
Move the wire out from under the plastic hook.
Step 8
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Step 9
Place the machine upright.
Using the flathead screwdriver, remove the 5mm Flathead screw holding on the lightbulb bracket.
Remove the lightbulb assembly.
Step 10
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-07-02 05:46:01 AM.
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