How to Change the Blade Drive and Hinge in Andis Clippers
How to change your blade drive and hinge walkthrough
Tools you’ll need:
- Phillip Screwdriver (both No.1 and No.2)
How to remove the Hinge and Blade Drive
Step 1:
First, take the hinge screws off using the Phillips No.2 Screwdriver.
Step 2:
Once the hinge is off, remove and keep track of the shim.
Step 3:
Remove the blade drive with the No.1 Phillips screwdriver to unfasten.
How to replace the Blade Drive
Step 4:
Get your new OEM Blade Drive, and stretch out the fins before placing it on your clipper.
Pro tip: Stretching out the fins will loosen them up a bit to prevent them from making loud noises.
How to replace the Hinge
Step 5:
If the latch is still good, just replace the hinge with a new one.
Step 6:
Insert the little pins of the new hinge in the pinholes of the latch to complete.
How to put everything back in place
Step 7:
Take the lock keeper shim and put it back on.
Step 8:
Then put the hinge back in, make sure it’s set there.
Step 9:
put the screws back on.
Step 10:
Get your blade cap – making sure the foam isn’t lost – snap it back in place.
Step 11:
Pop the hinge open and insert your blades.
You’re all set!
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