Introduction

This guide will show you how to disassemble the Casing of the Fellowes T7CM paper shredder.

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    • Check to make sure the shredder is not plugged in to any electrical outlet.

    • Remove the shredder from the catch basket and place the silver side down on a flat surface.

    • Place the catch basket aside as you will not be needing it for the rest of the disassembly.

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    • Flip the shredder silver side down and place on a flat even surface.

    • Remove the manufacturer's label in order to gain access to the hidden screw hole.

    • Locate all five of the case screws and remove them with a Phillips-Head screwdriver. The screws are located within the five marked circles in the photo. The size of the screws are 18 mm in length and head diameter of 5 mm.

    The FIFTH screw is under the paper lable

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    • Once all of the screws are removed, slowly pull apart the casing.

    • If the casing is not separating, gently wiggle the top part of the casing from the bottom part of the casing.

    • Use Caution during this procedure to prevent from damaging any of the internal parts.

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    • Open the casing as shown to prevent tangling or damaging the wires.

    • Take note to how the trigger assembly is attached before removal.

    • The trigger assembly is one part and should come off all together with little to no force applied.

    • Remove the trigger assembly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

John Wisthoff

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-Group 1 Recommendations-

Use Caution - Should use the 'Caution' bullet. (Click on the bullet to change bullets)

Take note - Should use the 'Note' bullet.

Second to last bullet on the last step - Should be a note because it is not stating a step, it is a note or reminder for the user.

Deanna Jack -

Where can i buy replacement gears for this shredder?

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