i searched for so long for a video taking the cover off & i just want to say you are much appreciated for your help & kindness for doing these selfless videos to help people like me who have no idea where to even start. you made it so easy for me & my dad to do this together & we had an amazing day filled with laughter & you were a part in that. i hope you realize you & your videos can impact other peoples days in the best way.. thank you again! :)
Glad to help. I am sorry it took me 3 videos to get it right, I don't have instructions on the vaccum and I didn't know how it really did come apart until my 3rd video.
I just mentioned your comment to my wife, we both agree yours was the kindest that I have ever received. I am glad you had help and that you spent some quality DIY time with your dad. I am usually a lot funnier in my videos - like putting in pop-ups for me to lay off the cheeseburgers when my gut pops into frame [laugh]. If you have any other subjects, let me know... my next one is how to clean out the trap/filter in your dishwasher... yup they have them, and they do clog and get smelly [grin].
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Thank you SO MUCH for creating this video!!! This is the only video out there for the LA502. We couldn't have figured this out without you. It turned out our belt needed to be replaced. I love this vacuum so much it's stupid. Apparently so is the construction of it. Su thank you again for helping hubs and me get it fixed!
My pleasure. There may be other ways to tear one apart, but this was my first time with this unit. I have written to Shark and gave them a New York stink about how this does not come apart for jams. All they had to do was make the clear cover come off (a latch would be nice, but even just 4 screws would be better than this). No reply.
Thank you so much! This helped a ton and we had the same problem! We sucked up a large screw that got wedged in the roller area and made the mark in the plastic cover. We're all up and running again!
@monicadanielson6494 I am happy to help. I am Mr Fix It around here... just about every week or sooner, something needs to be repaired. My wife just picked up a $150 fan for $15 at Goodwill. It had a stripped bolt on the base. I went to my local Ace hardware store and picked up two bolts that are one size larger. I drilled out the old stripped treaded hole slightly, took one bolt and tapered the threads on the end with coarse sandpaper, and "jammed" it in the bolt hole. Then, with a ratchet and socket, I turned the bolt into the hole (it takes a lot of force). This cut new threads into the hole. Then I tossed that bolt (pretty much destoryed now) and put the unaltered one in... a perfect fit. I call this technique: "The Poor Man's Tap". My dad showed me this trick if you don't have a precision Tap and Die set. I would not fly to the Moon on it, but it works for non-critical applications.
I am glad to help. I had a Hoover brand carpet cleaner that after two days I could not find hidden screws to get at the motor. You could get at the belt easily, but it burns through belts after every other use. I tossed it and didn't make a video.
I had a similar issue. I removed the cover and found out two screws (around 9:02 in the video) were loosed. The plastic piece (these two screws supposed to hold) fell off and stopped the main roller. Once I removed the piece, the roller works. Thank you for the instruction.
Very helpful, thank you! But while putting it back together most screws won't grip the plastic. If I glue/epoxy them I won't be able to service it again. Suggestions?
THANK YOU THANK YOU. Funny, I had a rock stuck in the exact same spot as where you pointed to in your video. It made the plastic turn white, my vacuum has been out of commission for months.
Shark should have made that clear cover flip up. Look at all the nonsense we have to do to unstick an object in a plenum that gets increasingly tight... they weren't thinking.
I have a word of advice for those that find the very deep screw to be problematic. I took the security bit and cut a slot into the back of it so that a flat blade screwdriver would fit the slot. I then drop the bit into the well and turn the bit with the flat blade screwdriver. This was so helpful that I cut a slot into the back of all the bits in my kit. One will need a Dremel-type rotary tool to cut the slot into the back of your security bits.
Thanks... yes that security screw is the worst. If this were something I did a lot, I would just make my own tool with a steel rod with a tip welded on and ground down to fit. Shark should have made the clear part pop off to clear out obstructions... but nope, they want you to send it out for service. This is like the car companies urging to squash "Right to Repair" so we or our local mechanics can't fix our cars... only dealerships. The democrats don't want right to repair because the car makers have big lobbyists that are wooing them... telling them cars we be safer if only dealerships work on our cars.
@@paulromsky9527 The intentional crippling of end user access seems to be proliferating in every product. A woman had a dead battery in her car. She wanted me to jump her car. I opened her engine compartment and instead of seeing an engine, I saw a panel completely covering access to any component, being held on with large hex bolts. I could not help her at all. It was impossible to even fill the oil, check brake fluid, coolant, or belt condition. The vehicle, in question, was a Lexus Sedan. The panel blocking access to everything under thed hood had an enormous Lexus symbol in the middle of it. All she could do was call a tow truck. I told her to have the panel removed and throw it away. At work, we have a big room full of engine covers, worthless underbody covers, and access blocking brackets. When the vehicle is up for auction, we may remember to throw that worthless stuff back on the vehicle, or we may forget. Once a year, we throw all that cheap garbage away.
Yes, there was no need to hide the screws, but I did find them. I have a Hoover Carpet Cleaner. I could not get the cover off of it. Sometimes you have to break something just to figure out to remove it for the next time. Only 2 times in my life I was stumped on taking something apart. The other time was on my Minolta X-700 SLR camera. The advance lever broke inside. I took it to a camera shop and they said it would cost more than the camera is worth to fix it. So, I took it apart for fun... I didn't get far. Without a detailed manual and special tools is was impossible.
I cannot tell you how much help this video was. Thank you so much.
@@incrediblemr.e8765 My pleasure!
i searched for so long for a video taking the cover off & i just want to say you are much appreciated for your help & kindness for doing these selfless videos to help people like me who have no idea where to even start. you made it so easy for me & my dad to do this together & we had an amazing day filled with laughter & you were a part in that. i hope you realize you & your videos can impact other peoples days in the best way.. thank you again! :)
Glad to help. I am sorry it took me 3 videos to get it right, I don't have instructions on the vaccum and I didn't know how it really did come apart until my 3rd video.
I just mentioned your comment to my wife, we both agree yours was the kindest that I have ever received. I am glad you had help and that you spent some quality DIY time with your dad. I am usually a lot funnier in my videos - like putting in pop-ups for me to lay off the cheeseburgers when my gut pops into frame [laugh].
If you have any other subjects, let me know... my next one is how to clean out the trap/filter in your dishwasher... yup they have them, and they do clog and get smelly [grin].
Thank you SO MUCH for creating this video!!! This is the only video out there for the LA502. We couldn't have figured this out without you. It turned out our belt needed to be replaced.
I love this vacuum so much it's stupid. Apparently so is the construction of it. Su thank you again for helping hubs and me get it fixed!
My pleasure. There may be other ways to tear one apart, but this was my first time with this unit. I have written to Shark and gave them a New York stink about how this does not come apart for jams. All they had to do was make the clear cover come off (a latch would be nice, but even just 4 screws would be better than this). No reply.
Thank you so much! This helped a ton and we had the same problem! We sucked up a large screw that got wedged in the roller area and made the mark in the plastic cover. We're all up and running again!
@monicadanielson6494 I am happy to help. I am Mr Fix It around here... just about every week or sooner, something needs to be repaired. My wife just picked up a $150 fan for $15 at Goodwill. It had a stripped bolt on the base. I went to my local Ace hardware store and picked up two bolts that are one size larger. I drilled out the old stripped treaded hole slightly, took one bolt and tapered the threads on the end with coarse sandpaper, and "jammed" it in the bolt hole. Then, with a ratchet and socket, I turned the bolt into the hole (it takes a lot of force). This cut new threads into the hole. Then I tossed that bolt (pretty much destoryed now) and put the unaltered one in... a perfect fit. I call this technique: "The Poor Man's Tap". My dad showed me this trick if you don't have a precision Tap and Die set. I would not fly to the Moon on it, but it works for non-critical applications.
Thanks! We just replaced the lint roller belt. Couldn't have done it without this video.
My pleasure.
This was super helpful. I got my microfiber roller brush replaced. I couldn’t have figured this out without watching your video. Thanks!
Glad to help.
i never would have found the two hidden screws if it weren't for your video. you saved me a LOT of frustration. many thanks
I am glad to help. I had a Hoover brand carpet cleaner that after two days I could not find hidden screws to get at the motor. You could get at the belt easily, but it burns through belts after every other use. I tossed it and didn't make a video.
I had a similar issue. I removed the cover and found out two screws (around 9:02 in the video) were loosed. The plastic piece (these two screws supposed to hold) fell off and stopped the main roller. Once I removed the piece, the roller works. Thank you for the instruction.
Happy to help.
This video saved me so many hours. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you!
Very helpful, thank you! But while putting it back together most screws won't grip the plastic. If I glue/epoxy them I won't be able to service it again. Suggestions?
Use threadlocker for screws medium strength, which can be removed.
@@Kndnsssrlgn Actually I goofed. I was stupidly going in from the wrong side! Not sure why that would make a difference. What a pain the thing is.
THANK YOU THANK YOU. Funny, I had a rock stuck in the exact same spot as where you pointed to in your video. It made the plastic turn white, my vacuum has been out of commission for months.
Shark should have made that clear cover flip up. Look at all the nonsense we have to do to unstick an object in a plenum that gets increasingly tight... they weren't thinking.
I have a word of advice for those that find the very deep screw to be problematic. I took the security bit and cut a slot into the back of it so that a flat blade screwdriver would fit the slot. I then drop the bit into the well and turn the bit with the flat blade screwdriver. This was so helpful that I cut a slot into the back of all the bits in my kit. One will need a Dremel-type rotary tool to cut the slot into the back of your security bits.
Thanks... yes that security screw is the worst. If this were something I did a lot, I would just make my own tool with a steel rod with a tip welded on and ground down to fit. Shark should have made the clear part pop off to clear out obstructions... but nope, they want you to send it out for service. This is like the car companies urging to squash "Right to Repair" so we or our local mechanics can't fix our cars... only dealerships. The democrats don't want right to repair because the car makers have big lobbyists that are wooing them... telling them cars we be safer if only dealerships work on our cars.
@@paulromsky9527 The intentional crippling of end user access seems to be proliferating in every product. A woman had a dead battery in her car. She wanted me to jump her car. I opened her engine compartment and instead of seeing an engine, I saw a panel completely covering access to any component, being held on with large hex bolts. I could not help her at all. It was impossible to even fill the oil, check brake fluid, coolant, or belt condition. The vehicle, in question, was a Lexus Sedan. The panel blocking access to everything under thed hood had an enormous Lexus symbol in the middle of it. All she could do was call a tow truck. I told her to have the panel removed and throw it away. At work, we have a big room full of engine covers, worthless underbody covers, and access blocking brackets. When the vehicle is up for auction, we may remember to throw that worthless stuff back on the vehicle, or we may forget. Once a year, we throw all that cheap garbage away.
Great video! Thanks fo rmaking this!
@@sheeksfreaks Thanks
I never knew about the 2 little hidden screws
Yes, there was no need to hide the screws, but I did find them. I have a Hoover Carpet Cleaner. I could not get the cover off of it. Sometimes you have to break something just to figure out to remove it for the next time. Only 2 times in my life I was stumped on taking something apart. The other time was on my Minolta X-700 SLR camera. The advance lever broke inside. I took it to a camera shop and they said it would cost more than the camera is worth to fix it. So, I took it apart for fun... I didn't get far. Without a detailed manual and special tools is was impossible.
You might add "replace belts" to your title. And btw thank you!
Will do, thanks