Ninja AF161 Max XL Fan Motor Assembly Bracket Replacement

Written By: Jaxon Tueller
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Ninja AF161 Max XL Fan Motor Assembly Bracket Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will walk you through the steps to remove the fan motor of the Ninja AF161 Max XL.

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    • The back vent cover is directly above where the power cord protrudes.

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    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to unscrew and remove four 1 cm screws from the panel.

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    • Once unscrewed, remove all four screws in order to remove the back vent cover.

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    • After you have the vent removed, you will see two 2.2 cm screws holding the casing in. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.

    • Be wary that the two screws are quite tight and will require a bit of torsion to get out.

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    • Use the a plastic opening tool or a similar object to wedge between the silver top and black rim.

    • Pry all four sides towards the middle with a plastic opening tool to release the tabs.

    • The tabs on the top will make sounds while being detached from the device.

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    • Unscrew the four 2.2 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lay the air fryer on its side.

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    • Remove six 1.4 cm screws with the TR15 Torx Security Screwdriver.

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    • Keep the device on its side, and unscrew and remove two 1.4 cm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • The lid can now be lifted off. Remove by prying the bottom apart and lifting.

    • After lifting the lid, you will see the white and yellow wire heads that connect the air fryer display screen to the motherboard.

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    • Pinch the white tab and wire head together and pull to release the connector.

    • Take care to not bend the circuit board while attempting removal of this connector. This will damage the circuit board.

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    • Remove the two 4.7 cm screws and washers using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, and then remove the silver piece on top of the motor.

    • Simply lift the motor up and gently place it to the side.

Conclusion

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

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