If you are tired of buying throw away vacuums and you are interested in investing into a good quality vacuum that can last you up to 20 years please reach out to me at 3214543838. I like to spend time asking questions to my customers to find out what is the best product for their needs. I care about maintaining the trust of my customers so I always give honest answers to questions and I know my products well. I can ship anywhere in the country. Hope to hear from you!
Richard, I did exactly what you said on the video. Everything went smoothly, but when I popped the battery in and squeezed the trigger, I heard a pop. Looks like I fried the board. I checked and I don't think I crossed the wires--I had the red on the left and the black on the right. What gives? Is it toast or is the board replaceable? Thanks.
@Richard thanks much your a machine saver. Bought new trigger mechanism, screw extension bits, repaired myself upon watching your vid. After installing battery the motor self started without pressing trigger though. Not sure why that happens when I press the flat of the battery pack. Perhaps an alignment issue. Thanks to you I can now vacuum again 🙌🏼
I am a 73 year old woman who successfully fixed the trigger on my vacuum thanks to your video! Those who are attempting to accomplish this task make sure you have a thin torx T8 screwdriver before starting. Look for one like Richard uses in the video. The first one I bought had a sleeve too large to fit in one of the areas so I had to buy another one. I can't thank you enough for the excellent video!!
@@mrrestrepo6812 T8 screwdrivers are specialized tools that are used mainly for electrical / computer work. The tip of the screwdriver looks like a multi pointed star. Look on ebay there are plenty there at cheap prices. Buy a kit with varying sizes as you never know when you might need them again. Go for the longer 100 ml length ones or longer (you may find that an extender bar may be useful) so you can get to the screw down the handle
Richard you are the best! I had a broken trigger on my Dyson V 11 that was just out of warranty. The only Dyson Center in downstate New York had a three month lag time just to see the machine and never answered my phone calls. The two vacuum cleaner repair centers in my neighborhood said they couldn’t touch the Dyson out of warranty. Outrageous for Dyson to leave you no real options. To the point, I am a 71 year old woman who has never ever ever fixed anything and thanks to your video and the instructions on tools etc. I fix that Dyson trigger! It did take me 3 1/2 hours instead of 17 minutes….but I so appreciate you doing this work. Thank you!
wow! Thanks for sharing your story! I am so glad this was helpful for you! As a former Dyson warranty center, I can attest that they do not support small businesses. I was treated as a door mat and so I stopped working with them. I will fix and service them for my customers, but I won't sell them or do their warranty repairs ever again.
I work at a vacuum repair store myself, we don't get these V11 models in very often so admittedly I wasn't totally confident in replacing my customers trigger. This video was awesome, thank you!
I think TH-cam has been a boon to do-it-yourselfers. It's saved me thousands of dollars in repair costs over the years, from replacing the capacitor in my AC unit to changing the broken trigger switch in my Dyson vacuum. That said, there are a lot of so-called experts on TH-cam who waste your time because I suppose they like to hear themselves talk. Well , Richar's Vacuum Center, your delivery is perfect. One, you know what you're talking about, two, you didn't waste time with a 10 minute intro and finally the content was perfect, nothing omitted and no extraneous BS. If you ever get bored with vacuums, you can put together some TH-cam workshops for those verbose TH-cam people who waste 60 minutes of your life when 10 would have been just right. Great job dude! By the way, I never ever comment on TH-cam videos. Yours was worth it.
My trigger broke on my Dyson, and this was hands down the best instructional video I found! Followed step by step with minimal seating at my vacuum, and now it's fixed! Certainly couldn't be without my cordless vacuum with a crazy toddler in the house. Thanks for the help!!
I know this is an old video, but I'm very happy to have found it. My four-year-old Dyson just quit working, and when I took it in to see if it could be repaired, was told it was the trigger, but the part was probably no longer available and/or if it was, it would take a very long time for the repair shop to get it in. They suggested I buy a new vacuum cleaner from them to the tune of $700! I immediately did an internet search on my own for the part and then stumbled on this video. After watching it, I ordered the part (it included the thin torx T8 screwdriver), had it within two days, followed this excellent step-by-step video, and within about an hour had my vacuum cleaner repaired! This video saved me from buying a new vacuum cleaner, and all for less than $14.00!
Thank you for this video! We ordered the trigger from Amazon. I played the video for my husband as he disassemble and reassembled. Lots of rewinding and replaying certain parts. He didn't have that special screwdriver or extender, but being Mr. Handyman that he is, he just made it work with what he had! Works like a charm now! Thank you!
Watched a number of other youtubers videos. This is THE BEST comparing to others. So much details to follow. if you are not good at DIY stuff. This is the one for you.
You are so great for making this tutorial video! I’m a stay at home mom with minimal time on my hands, and funds. After seeing I would have to replace the whole body to fix a broken trigger, I can across your video. An hour later and only $15 on Amazon for the trigger and a torex screw driver, it’s fixed. Thank you so much sir!
Richard...what an amazing instructional video...from start to finish it was absolutely spot on!!! My wife's V11 is working like new again. There are many folks with knowledge...and many folks who can teach, but it is truly a BLESSING to have knowledge AND the ability to pass it on in such a simple way. YOU, my friend, have that blessing. You made what could be a very complicated, hair pulling experience...an enjoyable, stress free maintenance task. Thank you so very much!!! Alvin P
Using this video I was able to fix my cracked trigger problem no worries. Great clear explanations and easy to follow. Appreciate that you took the time to make it. Awesome job!
Just fixed my V11's trigger watching this video and saved a couple hundred dollars probably. Thank you so much for posting this video! Great explainer video.
This is excellent. For those of you not sure about trying this: it's really straightforward. Ensure you have 1x philipps screwdriver and a tx8 screwdriver. Make sure they are thin at the tip or it won't fit down the holes! Saved me hundreds on a repair and replacement. Thanks!
Thank you so much for these amazing disassembly and reassembly instructions! This saved me so much $ as I never knew it was such a simple fix, and thought I had to replace my whole unit!
This was awesome - thank you. $8 replacement trigger on Amazon and 45 mins of my time to repair a V10 animal. BTW if anyone is watching this and when you pull the trigger after re-assempling and the battery just flashes once and it won't start, check that the small white lead is properly connected. Its easy taking it off, but not as obvious how to get it properly re-seated.
The most helpful video for this vacuum switch repair! I appreciate the detail and tips (e.g, using vasoline on gasket parts). You're right, patience needed! Shame on Dyson for using such a weak/fragile part deep inside the motor assembly on such an expensive vacuum.
Thank you so much for this Richard. I was about to throw my defunct Dyson V11 out. It had been cutting out sporadically for ages and finally gave up the ghost. I had suspected it was a trigger problem but couldn't face getting it to a repair shop. I decided to take a look online to see if I could fix it myself. Encouraged by Gayle Insler's comment here recently, I went for it, bought a T8 screwdriver and got stuck in. Husband only interfered a little bit, lol! I'm coming up to 68 and never repaired anything either, so feel absolutely chuffed to bits that I now have a working machine. Great stuff! P.S. It took me several hours too, over a a couple of days, but so worth it. Thank you again!
Thanks so much for the detailed video. You made it so clear and easy to disassemble and reassemble my vacuum! I didn't order a new part, but instead super glued my original trigger back to form so far, so good. Cheers to you! 🍻
Thanks! I hope the glue holds for you! In the past I have attempted to glue parts like that but I've found there isn't enough surface area to get a strong enough bond so it just ended up failing again in the same spot. But I could be wrong.
I watched a half dozen videos and decided to follow your well-paced, step-by-step instructions. I had no issues and you're right, patience is a key. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I couldn't have done the job without a "how to" video. Amazon sells small kits that include the trigger(s), T8 screwdriver, tweezers, etc.
Excellent video, loving the direct style, and great way to 'fast forward' some parts to save time-far better than cutaway & resuming as we actually SEE the fast-forwarded parts. Thank you very much!
On my particular V11, I removed the white plastic cover to find that the circuit board had a thick coating of clear silicone on it. I was able to carefully chip away at the silicone to expose the terminals/wires and complete the repair, but it's something to keep in mind. You have to be careful when removing the silicone to not damage the wires, and make sure that the metal terminals and connector are left spotless before re-assembly to get good electrical contact, but it was manageable. Either way, great video! Thank you!
@@1991Mahad yeah, remove it mm by mm carefully (I used a stanley knife, a scxrewdriver, and my fingers... just treat it like a woman: softly hahaha; good luck! I succeeded but I admit that I was scared all the way! And BTW, this silicone is less problematic than getting those wires out and back in! Good luck.
Dank je wel, zonder jou hulp was het niet gelukt! Goede en duidelijk uitleg. Het vergt wel wat handigheid en geduld. Vooral ook het terugplaatsen met de uitleg, de volgorde was erg nuttig.
Thank you for helping all of us, and me. This worked great. Thanks for taking time out of your life to make a video for us rubes. You are proof there are kind people out there
I also want to thank you for an excellent video making it possible for a 79 year old to successfully do the job with a new trigger. Only difficulty was getting the two screws out at the 5:45 mark. I was worried that the spring might also need to be replaced as it seemed a little stretched, but it worked fine after reassembly. Great job--best video by far. Thanks again.
Worked perfectly on my V8. The most difficult part was bending the two big wires back to their original position at 12:43 . Fantastic step by step tutorial. Thanks a lot!
Richard. I did it man! Couldn’t have done it without you. Even though I unhooked the ribbon cable I got it back together and to my surprise it worked! What a horrible design on the piece. Thank you so much. Wish I knew how much a company would have charged me for that
I repaired someone else’s Dyson vacuum based on this video and it worked out perfectly. It had the same issue with the trigger broken. I super glued the trigger back in the correct position after disassembly, and then I used a solder gun to melt into the plastic some metal pieces that I cut to fit from a staple to reinforce the plastic. It’s now working like it’s designed. This was a great help!
You are very talented and have done this a number of times. But I’m a 74-year-old homeowner who has little knowledge of this stuff. This is a great video for those who are more confident. I’m taking mine to a repair shop.
3 years ago, you helped me immensely by posting this video. Mine was cracked in exactly the same location. The reinforced trigger is still $9.99. I replaced it and now my dyson works very well. Quick tip for others. To test if the trigger is cracked.........before disassembly, place your finger inside the handle and press on the red trigger arm. If the arm is solid while pressing the full trigger, then it is not cracked. If there is any give there at all, then it's cracked.
Richard, I cannot thank you enough! I was about to throw my Dyson V11 out of the window until I watched your video. I could not understand why the V11 was not working. Step by step I disassembled the unit watching your video step by step. and sure enough it was a cracked switch just like yours was! amazing, Have ordered the switch from your link in the description. Thanks once again!
Just WOW!! My husband and I were a bit concerned about trying this ourselves but with this video, the correct tools and patience, we managed to get our V11 absolute Extra working again. That long T8 Torx driver is a must have or buy! The cost of the new trigger and T8 driver was £18.98, so much cheaper than an engineer or buying the full unit. Have to say that it was also a bit of fun to do and educational at the same time. Can’t thank you enough for this video Richard
Can’t believe it, I fixed it yesterday thanks to your help. Took just two trips to both Home Depot and Lowes to find a T8, breathing in tons of micro fine dust powder and about 2 frustrating hours to get some of the screws off. But I did it!!! I was so sure that I would never get this thing to work again so I ordered a new Dyson because I can’t live without it and when it actually started up again after reassembling it back together again I felt an overwhelming warm fussy feeling of bonus!!! Granted, I mysteriously have two screws left over and it kind of makes a faint whistles noise when on, but it works! That’s all that matters to me. Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much!!!! After waiting 2 months for the trigger/screwdriver to arrive and countless moments of self doubt I managed to fix my dyson with your help❤ You're awesome man, keep it up.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I got nowhere with Dyson support about this problem. This fix looked so daunting to me, being a 50 year old non-mechanical girl. Thanks to your excellent guidance, I DID IT! I feel empowered & thrilled to have my cordless vac back in action. Thanks a million!
Thanks so much for your video! 26F just fixed my Dyson V11 with the help of your video and amazon. My husband wanted to buy a new Dyson but I convinced him to just let me try...cost me $25 total for a trigger and a set of torx bits and took me overall a little under 2hrs and my vacuum is basically good as new!
I so appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I expected more of Dyson when I realized how flimsy that plastic piece was. These vacuums are high dollar. Thanks for saving me the money.
Thanks for saving me $500 in replacement cost...no repairs shops in Lincoln, NE will repair a Dyson...then I found your video and it was excellent!!! Thank you!
Hi Richard … I went back and checked my connections and I had left the tiny little connection on the electrical board loose …. Working perfectly now … Thanks so much for a very easy instructional video. I’m super proud of myself
Thank you thank you! Saved me so much money and time. I swept my house for a week and was like how did any one do this everyday! Ran across this video and knew it was my trigger and not the battery!
Same basic steps as in numerous other clips, but more informative and covers small key steps in more detail. I wish I watchd this video first. Excellent. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video! It helped me repair my expensive Dyson V11 with it's major design flaw. I 3D printed the trigger (found it on Thingiverse) and now i have a working vacuum again! Thanks again, you have made the world a better place.👍
Thank you so much - £8 repair not £500 new machine. So many videos saying the issue was cleaning the machine, definitely not and you have given me the confidence to remove bits gradually to make the repair.
Thank you so much Dyson suggested buying the wholehandle at a cost of £119 I found your video and bought the trigger at £6 with screwdrivers although did use one of my own. Voila ! I changed the faulty trigger its working. A bit fiddly with arthritis fingers but just took my time. As a pensioner saving that money was fab. Thanks again 😊
you are a legend!!!!! never even attempted anything like it...your instructions are so easy to follow! My husband was ready to chuck our dyson...I ordered the trigger off eBay...follow your video and it works like a charm!!!! thank you!!!
Great video took it into two repair shops and they wanted €220 to repair the told me it was a big job . Went on Amazon got part and watched your video it took me a few hours with my big farmer hands but was very successful due to your video Thanks again from Ireland
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I managed to fix the trigger on my V11 thanks to following your really clear instructions. Admittedly I probably too me around 3 hours to fix it as the more parts I unscrewed, the more wine I drank... but it worked :)
Thank you for the excellent instructions as well as the link to the necessary part. You saved me from having to buy a new Dyson! You're my new favorite person! :)
Excellent video. My V11 was only a few weeks out of warranty when the trigger failed. After many calls to Dyson due to failed promises of a callback they finally directed me to an electrical services company that would fix it for £79! These plastic triggers are all over the internet (as this is a common problem) and probably only cost a few pence to make. I got one for a few quid and thanks to your excellent helpful video was able to change the trigger relatively easily and quickly. Thanks for saving me money and the hassle of waiting for someone else to fit this job in. I'm extremely disappointed with Dyson. Any other "reputable" company with a known component failure would instigate a product recall. Or at least be more helpful to its customers.
Thank you for this video, it really helped! Those inner cables were a right pain, but with patience I changed and upgraded the trigger - works like new!
Richard. Thank you. I had the confidence to tackle this because of you. I was lead to believe this was the issue and it was! 1 hour later it was good as new. Saved me from buying a new replacement unit! What a poor design flaw. I hope they fixed this on their newer models.
Success. Thanks for the video. I am now, once again the owner of a working V11 from Dyson... and the proud proprietor of a set of long reach torx keys, including number 8😄.
I was able to disassemble my Dyson V11 and replace the trigger. I knew it wasn't my battery (Dyson said I needed a new battery). I spent $140 for the battery. Thank you so much for this step-by-step instructions. I have these extra tools but it's ok. I might need it in the future
Thanks for taking the time to make the video. had a great time watching Christmas Vacation and repairing my vac-works like new. Bring on the holiday mess!
Fantastic video. Saved me £80 and all because of broken trigger. Easily replaced thanks to your great instruction. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I had gotten to the point where I suspected the trigger and was dissembling things up to the point when it was time to start bending the connectors. I stopped in hopes of some confirmation that I was going in the right direction. Your video sure did the trick. Thanks!!
Thanks very much. Your video was SO much easier to follow than the one provided with the spark trigger. Appreciate the time you’ve spent creating this for us. Warmly Marc
Followed your instructions to a T and they were perfect. Everything works!!!! Thank You very much. Everytime I moved onto somethng else I didnt know if I could get the screws!!!! The extra length was badly needed! ...Much appreciated again. Thank You.
An absolutely brilliant “how to” video to enable me to fix a friend’s “V11 absolute” including the little problems that might be encountered during disassembly and assembly. One point that I can possibly give a useful comment on is that I didn’t have a long shafted Torx T8 driver, but made do with a little Torx driver that was included in a sat nav battery replacement kit which would comfortably fit down the long trigger grip handle. This tool wasn’t quite long enough but had a useful hex shape at the far end of the handle that fitted into a 9/32” socket - job done!!! Thanks once again for giving us amateur menders the knowledge to accomplish this repair job.
Thank you so much for making this available. We successfully repaired our vacuum trigger. Your explanations were clear and helpful as you guided us step by step through the process. We had to buy a magnetic extension pieces from Amazon, 100mm in length in a Star shaped Torx . We found size 7 fitted best, in order to undo and redo the very last screw at the bottom of handle. Many thanks once again.
Just did the repair step by step, took me the whole day cause I had to grab all the tools and what not but yo! Saved heaps of $$ with this. Thanks so much!
Thank you - you just saved me $400 AUD. Your video was so easy to follow. While I had to buy a long t8 Torx screwdriver, it was easy to replace the red trigger.
Thank you soo much. Dyson wanted to charge me so much to replace the whole unit when it was just the trigger that needed replacing. Your video was really easy to follow, I've never been so happy to get back to cleaning again ;)
Thank you very much. This instruction saved me probably around $200+. I live in small county town, Dyson service only in big cities, closest 250 km. Your instruction was very clear and easy to follow. Even for housewife like me! You are legend!🙏
Thank you so much! Nice to have a guide like you on this adventure. Fixed it :) The most thrilling part was to see if my T8 Torx Allen key was long enough to fit in that last handle screw. Thankfully it just was.
Thank you, Richard! Your precise and educational explanation of this repair is excellent. My wife says she never gets anything new because I always fix the old stuff, and she is correct. I guess growing up and taking things apart has paid off. Keep up the good videos. Lowell
My friend called the other day and while we were talking, she mentioned her Dyson (V11) stopped working. She was about ready to buy a brand new V15 ($700 or so) but her husband chose to do some research when he heard the V15 price 😂 He fixed her vacuum and she said I should be on the lookout for the same issue. Sure enough, few days later my vacuum, same model, stopped working too! I jumped on Amazon and ordered a reinforced trigger. I was bound and determined to fix it myself- after asking my partner to pick up a T8 Torx I was able to fix it with your video. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks to you, Dyson can have one of these 🖕along with the crappy trigger they designed instead of more of my money.
Great work Richard. I followed your video through fully to replace my Dyson trigger. Dyson wanted to sell me a $300+ part. Thanks to your video I spent $13 AUS on eBay and still have the TEC screwdriver to show for it. Thankyou!!!
Great video. The challenge I had was when you stated which side had the red and the black wires (13:25). I had already tightened things in place and could not see the wire color. I thought I caught a glimpse of red and went for it. All good. Thank you!!!
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Thank you for the tutorial. I wouldn't have tried it without your help. Had to get a new set of tiny "T" tool but still saved a few bucks. Thanks again
Thank you for these instructions - couldn't even use our Dyson anymore because of the trigger , and I didn't want to spend 500+ on another new one - a $10 part and I'm back in business!
If you are tired of buying throw away vacuums and you are interested in investing into a good quality vacuum that can last you up to 20 years please reach out to me at 3214543838. I like to spend time asking questions to my customers to find out what is the best product for their needs. I care about maintaining the trust of my customers so I always give honest answers to questions and I know my products well. I can ship anywhere in the country. Hope to hear from you!
Richard, I did exactly what you said on the video. Everything went smoothly, but when I popped the battery in and squeezed the trigger, I heard a pop. Looks like I fried the board. I checked and I don't think I crossed the wires--I had the red on the left and the black on the right. What gives? Is it toast or is the board replaceable? Thanks.
@Richard thanks much your a machine saver. Bought new trigger mechanism, screw extension bits, repaired myself upon watching your vid. After installing battery the motor self started without pressing trigger though. Not sure why that happens when I press the flat of the battery pack. Perhaps an alignment issue. Thanks to you I can now vacuum again 🙌🏼
I am a 73 year old woman who successfully fixed the trigger on my vacuum thanks to your video! Those who are attempting to accomplish this task make sure you have a thin torx T8 screwdriver before starting. Look for one like Richard uses in the video. The first one I bought had a sleeve too large to fit in one of the areas so I had to buy another one. I can't thank you enough for the excellent video!!
Thanks for sharing!
I am struggling to find a t8, finally did and it’s a bit too large still and the next smallest is too small
What screwdrivers are these?
Same thing happened to me. I now have a collection of three different T8 torques
@@mrrestrepo6812 T8 screwdrivers are specialized tools that are used mainly for electrical / computer work. The tip of the screwdriver looks like a multi pointed star. Look on ebay there are plenty there at cheap prices. Buy a kit with varying sizes as you never know when you might need them again. Go for the longer 100 ml length ones or longer (you may find that an extender bar may be useful) so you can get to the screw down the handle
Richard you are the best! I had a broken trigger on my Dyson V 11 that was just out of warranty. The only Dyson Center in downstate New York had a three month lag time just to see the machine and never answered my phone calls. The two vacuum cleaner repair centers in my neighborhood said they couldn’t touch the Dyson out of warranty. Outrageous for Dyson to leave you no real options. To the point, I am a 71 year old woman who has never ever ever fixed anything and thanks to your video and the instructions on tools etc. I fix that Dyson trigger! It did take me 3 1/2 hours instead of 17 minutes….but I so appreciate you doing this work. Thank you!
wow! Thanks for sharing your story! I am so glad this was helpful for you!
As a former Dyson warranty center, I can attest that they do not support small businesses. I was treated as a door mat and so I stopped working with them. I will fix and service them for my customers, but I won't sell them or do their warranty repairs ever again.
I work at a vacuum repair store myself, we don't get these V11 models in very often so admittedly I wasn't totally confident in replacing my customers trigger. This video was awesome, thank you!
cool man! glad it was helpful! where is your shop?
@richardsvacuumcenter sorry, didn't see this reply until now. We have 8 locations across the Carolinas, I'm at our location outside of Charlotte
Perfect video!!!! I just successfully fixed my dyson v11!!! I am a 40 year old mom of 4 This video is thorough and efficient. Thank you!!!
I think TH-cam has been a boon to do-it-yourselfers. It's saved me thousands of dollars in repair costs over the years, from replacing the capacitor in my AC unit to changing the broken trigger switch in my Dyson vacuum. That said, there are a lot of so-called experts on TH-cam who waste your time because I suppose they like to hear themselves talk. Well , Richar's Vacuum Center, your delivery is perfect. One, you know what you're talking about, two, you didn't waste time with a 10 minute intro and finally the content was perfect, nothing omitted and no extraneous BS. If you ever get bored with vacuums, you can put together some TH-cam workshops for those verbose TH-cam people who waste 60 minutes of your life when 10 would have been just right. Great job dude! By the way, I never ever comment on TH-cam videos. Yours was worth it.
Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to write it. Comments such as these make my day!
This problem just affected my V11. This video gives me confidence to know that this is a "common" issue and great instruction on the fix. Thanks!
My trigger broke on my Dyson, and this was hands down the best instructional video I found! Followed step by step with minimal seating at my vacuum, and now it's fixed! Certainly couldn't be without my cordless vacuum with a crazy toddler in the house. Thanks for the help!!
I know this is an old video, but I'm very happy to have found it. My four-year-old Dyson just quit working, and when I took it in to see if it could be repaired, was told it was the trigger, but the part was probably no longer available and/or if it was, it would take a very long time for the repair shop to get it in. They suggested I buy a new vacuum cleaner from them to the tune of $700! I immediately did an internet search on my own for the part and then stumbled on this video. After watching it, I ordered the part (it included the thin torx T8 screwdriver), had it within two days, followed this excellent step-by-step video, and within about an hour had my vacuum cleaner repaired! This video saved me from buying a new vacuum cleaner, and all for less than $14.00!
Thanks so much for your detailed instructions! Repaired and works like new👍🏻
You're most welcome! Glad it helped you!
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@@richardsvacuumcenter your amazing videos helped ne ❤️
Thank you for this video! We ordered the trigger from Amazon. I played the video for my husband as he disassemble and reassembled. Lots of rewinding and replaying certain parts. He didn't have that special screwdriver or extender, but being Mr. Handyman that he is, he just made it work with what he had! Works like a charm now! Thank you!
Watched a number of other youtubers videos. This is THE BEST comparing to others. So much details to follow. if you are not good at DIY stuff. This is the one for you.
Thank you!
You are so great for making this tutorial video! I’m a stay at home mom with minimal time on my hands, and funds. After seeing I would have to replace the whole body to fix a broken trigger, I can across your video. An hour later and only $15 on Amazon for the trigger and a torex screw driver, it’s fixed. Thank you so much sir!
Glad it helped!
Richard...what an amazing instructional video...from start to finish it was absolutely spot on!!! My wife's V11 is working like new again. There are many folks with knowledge...and many folks who can teach, but it is truly a BLESSING to have knowledge AND the ability to pass it on in such a simple way. YOU, my friend, have that blessing. You made what could be a very complicated, hair pulling experience...an enjoyable, stress free maintenance task. Thank you so very much!!! Alvin P
Wow thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the kind words!
Just wanted to say thanks, handle cracked all the way through on my SV12, video helped greatly.
You’re welcome! And thank you for the generous super thanks!
Using this video I was able to fix my cracked trigger problem no worries. Great clear explanations and easy to follow. Appreciate that you took the time to make it. Awesome job!
Just fixed my V11's trigger watching this video and saved a couple hundred dollars probably. Thank you so much for posting this video! Great explainer video.
This is excellent. For those of you not sure about trying this: it's really straightforward. Ensure you have 1x philipps screwdriver and a tx8 screwdriver. Make sure they are thin at the tip or it won't fit down the holes! Saved me hundreds on a repair and replacement. Thanks!
Thank you so much for these amazing disassembly and reassembly instructions! This saved me so much $ as I never knew it was such a simple fix, and thought I had to replace my whole unit!
This was awesome - thank you. $8 replacement trigger on Amazon and 45 mins of my time to repair a V10 animal. BTW if anyone is watching this and when you pull the trigger after re-assempling and the battery just flashes once and it won't start, check that the small white lead is properly connected. Its easy taking it off, but not as obvious how to get it properly re-seated.
The most helpful video for this vacuum switch repair! I appreciate the detail and tips (e.g, using vasoline on gasket parts). You're right, patience needed! Shame on Dyson for using such a weak/fragile part deep inside the motor assembly on such an expensive vacuum.
Thank you for the no-nonsense, straight to the point repair tips. Awesome!
Excellent video. Couldn't have done it without you and I'm only 83!
Great job!
Thank you so much for this Richard. I was about to throw my defunct Dyson V11 out. It had been cutting out sporadically for ages and finally gave up the ghost. I had suspected it was a trigger problem but couldn't face getting it to a repair shop. I decided to take a look online to see if I could fix it myself. Encouraged by Gayle Insler's comment here recently, I went for it, bought a T8 screwdriver and got stuck in. Husband only interfered a little bit, lol! I'm coming up to 68 and never repaired anything either, so feel absolutely chuffed to bits that I now have a working machine. Great stuff! P.S. It took me several hours too, over a a couple of days, but so worth it. Thank you again!
wow! Good for you! Happy to know you were helped out and that you got it working again!
Thanks so much for the detailed video. You made it so clear and easy to disassemble and reassemble my vacuum! I didn't order a new part, but instead super glued my original trigger back to form so far, so good. Cheers to you! 🍻
Thanks! I hope the glue holds for you! In the past I have attempted to glue parts like that but I've found there isn't enough surface area to get a strong enough bond so it just ended up failing again in the same spot. But I could be wrong.
I watched a half dozen videos and decided to follow your well-paced, step-by-step instructions. I had no issues and you're right, patience is a key. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. I couldn't have done the job without a "how to" video. Amazon sells small kits that include the trigger(s), T8 screwdriver, tweezers, etc.
Excellent video, loving the direct style, and great way to 'fast forward' some parts to save time-far better than cutaway & resuming as we actually SEE the fast-forwarded parts. Thank you very much!
you're welcome! thanks for the compliment
A fantastic video, turned the prospect of a new £500+ vacuum into a £4.69 home repair. Thank you for making such a great easy to follow video.
On my particular V11, I removed the white plastic cover to find that the circuit board had a thick coating of clear silicone on it. I was able to carefully chip away at the silicone to expose the terminals/wires and complete the repair, but it's something to keep in mind. You have to be careful when removing the silicone to not damage the wires, and make sure that the metal terminals and connector are left spotless before re-assembly to get good electrical contact, but it was manageable.
Either way, great video! Thank you!
thanks for this comment! I haven't seen one that has the silicone yet so I appreciate you throwing this in the conversation!
yeah, mine had also silicone covered allover the circuitboard.
I had the silicone on the circuit board as well and can't seem to unscrew the two screws😔. Is there a tip you could share for this?
@@1991Mahad yeah, remove it mm by mm carefully (I used a stanley knife, a scxrewdriver, and my fingers... just treat it like a woman: softly hahaha; good luck! I succeeded but I admit that I was scared all the way!
And BTW, this silicone is less problematic than getting those wires out and back in! Good luck.
@@axelhoebeke 😂😂 I'll keep trying. Stripped the screws slightly but let's see. Thanks!
Dank je wel, zonder jou hulp was het niet gelukt! Goede en duidelijk uitleg. Het vergt wel wat handigheid en geduld. Vooral ook het terugplaatsen met de uitleg, de volgorde was erg nuttig.
Thank you for helping all of us, and me. This worked great. Thanks for taking time out of your life to make a video for us rubes. You are proof there are kind people out there
I also want to thank you for an excellent video making it possible for a 79 year old to successfully do the job with a new trigger. Only difficulty was getting the two screws out at the 5:45 mark. I was worried that the spring might also need to be replaced as it seemed a little stretched, but it worked fine after reassembly. Great job--best video by far. Thanks again.
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words!
Great explanations, you helped me saving up some money!
Worked perfectly on my V8. The most difficult part was bending the two big wires back to their original position at 12:43 . Fantastic step by step tutorial. Thanks a lot!
Words cannot describe how deeply satisfying it is to complete that job. Thank you for this wonderful video.
Richard. I did it man! Couldn’t have done it without you. Even though I unhooked the ribbon cable I got it back together and to my surprise it worked! What a horrible design on the piece. Thank you so much. Wish I knew how much a company would have charged me for that
I repaired someone else’s Dyson vacuum based on this video and it worked out perfectly. It had the same issue with the trigger broken. I super glued the trigger back in the correct position after disassembly, and then I used a solder gun to melt into the plastic some metal pieces that I cut to fit from a staple to reinforce the plastic. It’s now working like it’s designed. This was a great help!
You are very talented and have done this a number of times. But I’m a 74-year-old homeowner who has little knowledge of this stuff. This is a great video for those who are more confident. I’m taking mine to a repair shop.
3 years ago, you helped me immensely by posting this video. Mine was cracked in exactly the same location. The reinforced trigger is still $9.99. I replaced it and now my dyson works very well.
Quick tip for others. To test if the trigger is cracked.........before disassembly, place your finger inside the handle and press on the red trigger arm. If the arm is solid while pressing the full trigger, then it is not cracked. If there is any give there at all, then it's cracked.
Great tip! I do this now myself.
Richard, I cannot thank you enough! I was about to throw my Dyson V11 out of the window until I watched your video. I could not understand why the V11 was not working. Step by step I disassembled the unit watching your video step by step. and sure enough it was a cracked switch just like yours was! amazing, Have ordered the switch from your link in the description. Thanks once again!
Just WOW!! My husband and I were a bit concerned about trying this ourselves but with this video, the correct tools and patience, we managed to get our V11 absolute Extra working again. That long T8 Torx driver is a must have or buy! The cost of the new trigger and T8 driver was £18.98, so much cheaper than an engineer or buying the full unit. Have to say that it was also a bit of fun to do and educational at the same time.
Can’t thank you enough for this video Richard
thanks for the comment! glad it was helpful AND fun! :)
Can’t believe it, I fixed it yesterday thanks to your help. Took just two trips to both Home Depot and Lowes to find a T8, breathing in tons of micro fine dust powder and about 2 frustrating hours to get some of the screws off. But I did it!!! I was so sure that I would never get this thing to work again so I ordered a new Dyson because I can’t live without it and when it actually started up again after reassembling it back together again I felt an overwhelming warm fussy feeling of bonus!!! Granted, I mysteriously have two screws left over and it kind of makes a faint whistles noise when on, but it works! That’s all that matters to me. Thank you for this video.
thanks for the comment! Yes it is a great and satisfying feeling to fix something! :) welcome to my world
Thank you so much!!!!
After waiting 2 months for the trigger/screwdriver to arrive and countless moments of self doubt I managed to fix my dyson with your help❤
You're awesome man, keep it up.
Thank you for this concise, easy to follow guide. Our vacuum works again. Saved about $300
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I got nowhere with Dyson support about this problem. This fix looked so daunting to me, being a 50 year old non-mechanical girl. Thanks to your excellent guidance, I DID IT! I feel empowered & thrilled to have my cordless vac back in action. Thanks a million!
Thanks so much for your video! 26F just fixed my Dyson V11 with the help of your video and amazon. My husband wanted to buy a new Dyson but I convinced him to just let me try...cost me $25 total for a trigger and a set of torx bits and took me overall a little under 2hrs and my vacuum is basically good as new!
Super helpful. Thank you!
This was so helpful, I managed to fix my dyson in 1.5 hours for almost nothing, thank you!
Kudos for a great video. A new $14 upgraded part just saved me $400 for a new unit. Thank you!
My man. I wouldn't have been able to fix my V11 without this great video.
I so appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I expected more of Dyson when I realized how flimsy that plastic piece was. These vacuums are high dollar. Thanks for saving me the money.
Probability of doing this repair on my own? Zero percent. Outcome while watching this video? 110% Thank you so much for this content!
Thanks for saving me $500 in replacement cost...no repairs shops in Lincoln, NE will repair a Dyson...then I found your video and it was excellent!!! Thank you!
Hi Richard … I went back and checked my connections and I had left the tiny little connection on the electrical board loose …. Working perfectly now … Thanks so much for a very easy instructional video. I’m super proud of myself
Great job!
Thank you thank you! Saved me so much money and time. I swept my house for a week and was like how did any one do this everyday! Ran across this video and knew it was my trigger and not the battery!
Same basic steps as in numerous other clips, but more informative and covers small key steps in more detail. I wish I watchd this video first. Excellent. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video! It helped me repair my expensive Dyson V11 with it's major design flaw. I 3D printed the trigger (found it on Thingiverse) and now i have a working vacuum again! Thanks again, you have made the world a better place.👍
Thank you so much - £8 repair not £500 new machine. So many videos saying the issue was cleaning the machine, definitely not and you have given me the confidence to remove bits gradually to make the repair.
Thank you so much Dyson suggested buying the wholehandle at a cost of £119 I found your video and bought the trigger at £6 with screwdrivers although did use one of my own. Voila ! I changed the faulty trigger its working. A bit fiddly with arthritis fingers but just took my time. As a pensioner saving that money was fab. Thanks again 😊
you are a legend!!!!! never even attempted anything like it...your instructions are so easy to follow! My husband was ready to chuck our dyson...I ordered the trigger off eBay...follow your video and it works like a charm!!!! thank you!!!
Great video took it into two repair shops and they wanted €220 to repair the told me it was a big job . Went on Amazon got part and watched your video it took me a few hours with my big farmer hands but was very successful due to your video
Thanks again from Ireland
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I managed to fix the trigger on my V11 thanks to following your really clear instructions. Admittedly I probably too me around 3 hours to fix it as the more parts I unscrewed, the more wine I drank... but it worked :)
😂😂😂🙌🏼👊🏼
Thank you for the excellent instructions as well as the link to the necessary part. You saved me from having to buy a new Dyson! You're my new favorite person! :)
Excellent video. My V11 was only a few weeks out of warranty when the trigger failed. After many calls to Dyson due to failed promises of a callback they finally directed me to an electrical services company that would fix it for £79! These plastic triggers are all over the internet (as this is a common problem) and probably only cost a few pence to make. I got one for a few quid and thanks to your excellent helpful video was able to change the trigger relatively easily and quickly. Thanks for saving me money and the hassle of waiting for someone else to fit this job in.
I'm extremely disappointed with Dyson. Any other "reputable" company with a known component failure would instigate a product recall. Or at least be more helpful to its customers.
I bought 2 triggers online and plan on trying to replace the trigger this week. Thanks for the tutorial. It looks fairly straightforward.
Thank you for this video, it really helped! Those inner cables were a right pain, but with patience I changed and upgraded the trigger - works like new!
Richard. Thank you. I had the confidence to tackle this because of you. I was lead to believe this was the issue and it was! 1 hour later it was good as new. Saved me from buying a new replacement unit! What a poor design flaw. I hope they fixed this on their newer models.
Thanks, cost me $7.99 for the part and stopped me having to go to a repair place. Top man
Success. Thanks for the video. I am now, once again the owner of a working V11 from Dyson... and the proud proprietor of a set of long reach torx keys, including number 8😄.
I was able to disassemble my Dyson V11 and replace the trigger. I knew it wasn't my battery (Dyson said I needed a new battery). I spent $140 for the battery. Thank you so much for this step-by-step instructions. I have these extra tools but it's ok. I might need it in the future
YOU ARE AMAZING! Dyson quoted me $399 to fix the trigger *bizzare* you saved me money Richard! Thank you :)
Excellent instruction video, you saved me $200. Much appreciated and you have a good voice for this.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video. had a great time watching Christmas Vacation and repairing my vac-works like new. Bring on the holiday mess!
Fantastic video. Saved me £80 and all because of broken trigger. Easily replaced thanks to your great instruction. Thank you and keep up the good work.
A pound saved is a pound earned! 😁
Thank you!! Dyson tried to charge me £85 to repair this but I bought a spare button on Amazon for £9. Managed to change it following your video. 👏🏼
I had gotten to the point where I suspected the trigger and was dissembling things up to the point when it was time to start bending the connectors. I stopped in hopes of some confirmation that I was going in the right direction. Your video sure did the trick. Thanks!!
Excellent demonstration and to the point! I've just fixed my dyson following the steps shown and feel so proud! Thanks so much.
Thanks very much. Your video was SO much easier to follow than the one provided with the spark trigger. Appreciate the time you’ve spent creating this for us. Warmly Marc
Thank you! What a nightmare to get to that trigger. Never would have come close without this. Took me a while but got it replaced. Great tutorial.
Followed your instructions to a T and they were perfect. Everything works!!!! Thank You very much. Everytime I moved onto somethng else I didnt know if I could get the screws!!!! The extra length was badly needed! ...Much appreciated again. Thank You.
An absolutely brilliant “how to” video to enable me to fix a friend’s “V11 absolute” including the little problems that might be encountered during disassembly and assembly. One point that I can possibly give a useful comment on is that I didn’t have a long shafted Torx T8 driver, but made do with a little Torx driver that was included in a sat nav battery replacement kit which would comfortably fit down the long trigger grip handle. This tool wasn’t quite long enough but had a useful hex shape at the far end of the handle that fitted into a 9/32” socket - job done!!!
Thanks once again for giving us amateur menders the knowledge to accomplish this repair job.
Fantastic video, very helpful and thorough! Managed to replace my trigger, never would have succeeded without this.
thank you!
Thank you so much for making this available. We successfully repaired our vacuum trigger. Your explanations were clear and helpful as you guided us step by step through the process. We had to buy a magnetic extension pieces from Amazon, 100mm in length in a Star shaped Torx . We found size 7 fitted best, in order to undo and redo the very last screw at the bottom of handle. Many thanks once again.
Just did the repair step by step, took me the whole day cause I had to grab all the tools and what not but yo! Saved heaps of $$ with this. Thanks so much!
I just want to say you're so calm and your voice is so slow and calming thank you so much .....i fixed my dyson ...and it made me feel so good!!!!
Thanks for that comment! ☺️
Thank you - you just saved me $400 AUD. Your video was so easy to follow. While I had to buy a long t8 Torx screwdriver, it was easy to replace the red trigger.
You just saved me $500+...was able to do this repair myself----thank you, excellent video.
Thank you very much for the detailed instructions! You made it a breeze for someone who's never attempted a repair like this before!! :)
Thank you soo much. Dyson wanted to charge me so much to replace the whole unit when it was just the trigger that needed replacing. Your video was really easy to follow, I've never been so happy to get back to cleaning again ;)
Thank you! This and a $6 T8 Torx screwdriver saved me a repair bill of $225. Cheers!
Thank you very much. This instruction saved me probably around $200+. I live in small county town, Dyson service only in big cities, closest 250 km.
Your instruction was very clear and easy to follow. Even for housewife like me! You are legend!🙏
Thank you so much! Nice to have a guide like you on this adventure. Fixed it :) The most thrilling part was to see if my T8 Torx Allen key was long enough to fit in that last handle screw. Thankfully it just was.
Thank you, Richard! Your precise and educational explanation of this repair is excellent. My wife says she never gets anything new because I always fix the old stuff, and she is correct. I guess growing up and taking things apart has paid off.
Keep up the good videos.
Lowell
My friend called the other day and while we were talking, she mentioned her Dyson (V11) stopped working. She was about ready to buy a brand new V15 ($700 or so) but her husband chose to do some research when he heard the V15 price 😂 He fixed her vacuum and she said I should be on the lookout for the same issue. Sure enough, few days later my vacuum, same model, stopped working too! I jumped on Amazon and ordered a reinforced trigger. I was bound and determined to fix it myself- after asking my partner to pick up a T8 Torx I was able to fix it with your video. I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks to you, Dyson can have one of these 🖕along with the crappy trigger they designed instead of more of my money.
Great work Richard. I followed your video through fully to replace my Dyson trigger. Dyson wanted to sell me a $300+ part. Thanks to your video I spent $13 AUS on eBay and still have the TEC screwdriver to show for it. Thankyou!!!
That’s quite a savings isn’t it? Feels good!
Great video. The challenge I had was when you stated which side had the red and the black wires (13:25). I had already tightened things in place and could not see the wire color. I thought I caught a glimpse of red and went for it. All good.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for the tutorial. I wouldn't have tried it without your help. Had to get a new set of tiny "T" tool but still saved a few bucks. Thanks again
Used this video to replace the broken trigger on my Dyson V11. This video was better than some other videos I found on the internet
Thanks!
Thank you for these instructions - couldn't even use our Dyson anymore because of the trigger
, and I didn't want to spend 500+ on another new one - a $10 part and I'm back in business!