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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!!

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!

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.

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!

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!!!

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!

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.

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

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!!

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.

I think KZfaq 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 KZfaq 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 KZfaq workshops for those verbose KZfaq 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 KZfaq videos. Yours was worth it.

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.

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!

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 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!

Thank you for the no-nonsense, straight to the point repair tips. Awesome!

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, 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

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.

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!

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!

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.

Great video with great instructions. I am normally bad at fixing this kind of stuff but with your video it was easy. Also saved 140 Euro. Thank you!!

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 so much for your detailed instructions! Repaired and works like new👍🏻

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.

Took me a couple of hours, very fiddly but thanks to Richard's very helpful video I managed to fix it. Thanks Richard. Dyson said they could only sell me a new body with motor £119. Let's hope they have improved the design of the trigger.

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!

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 posting this. I was figuring it out on my own and got stuck at one point. You saved the day!!

Thank you! I was putting off fixing the trigger. Your video laid out exactly what was involved with mine, and now I can use my vacuum again! Shame on Dyson for such a poorly made trigger mechanism. I replaced mine with a metal one, so that won't be a failure point for me in the future.

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 a great video! There is certainly lots of fiddling required, but the video does a great job describing how to get through all the difficult stuff.

Great video!! This was tremendous help in getting our Dyson back up and running. Thank you for being as detailed as you were as you didn’t miss a single step of the whole process from start to finish. A million thank you’s again!!

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.

Excellent video and step by step instruction. I am generally terrible at handiwork/fixing things, but I was able to follow along and do this on the first shot. Literally took only about 20 minutes and vacuum now works like new again. Thank you so much for the 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.

Great video. This was amazing help. When you mentioned about making sure the cyclone was lined up when re-sliding it on, I had a tiny gap which I probably wouldn’t have spotted if it hadn’t have been for your prompt. Thanks for your instructions 🙌

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.

Perfect video for this repair! Thank you, Richard, for posting this simple fix! I had a sneaking suspicion something was going on with that trigger when it had less spring and it would intermittently activate the vacuum. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and helping us to keep a few bucks in our pocket, for when we need those repairs that are more than just a simple fix! Best to you and yours!

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.

Great instructional video. I followed it in real time, just pausing at each section. Fantastic.

Your actions to showing us how to replace is amazing richard tysm for your hard work by posting and it worked ! Yay🎉

Thank you so much Richard ! The video and instructions are fantastic! I wouldn’t be able to replace my broken trigger without this video! My dyson V11 is now working like new! Greatly appreciated for sharing with us !

I watched this and was able to fix my Dyson. Replacement metal trigger, much better. I also gave the Dyson a really good clean. The amount of fine dust within the unit was amazing. I used a conventional vacuum and tube to clean out all those hard to reach areas and a paint brush.

Words cannot describe how deeply satisfying it is to complete that job. Thank you for this wonderful video.

Thanks for an excellent video tutorial. Managed to take my v11 apart and whilst I wait for Amazon to deliver my new modified trigger I thought I would thank you for the clear instructions you provide. Hope it goes back as easily as it came apart. 🙏🤞

Thanks for the video. I just fixed mine! 🎉 little fiddly but a bit of patience should see most people able to do this!

Absolutely fantastic video. I was stuck halfway through and this video walked me through that part and gave great tips to make taking apart easier. Love it! A simple $13 fix. I just needed a Torx screwdriver set, but overall a much cheaper solution than $500 for a new vacuum. I hope it will live another 5 years!

Thank you! Was easily able to change the switch over on my wife's Dyson thanks to this video.. I did have to buy the extended T8.. got it off amazon easily! Thanks for the video

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

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

Great video! Easy to follow instructions. Was able to replace the trigger on my V11 successfully. Many thanks 👍

I bought 2 triggers online and plan on trying to replace the trigger this week. Thanks for the tutorial. It looks fairly straightforward.

I can’t thank you enough for this video!!! Went step by step with your instructions and it worked flawlessly. Just saved us $600 to replace it. Very appreciated

Excellent instruction video, you saved me $200. Much appreciated and you have a good voice for this.

Excellent demonstration and to the point! I've just fixed my dyson following the steps shown and feel so proud! Thanks so much.

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!🙏

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.

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.

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.

Very professional! I love that you covered (& showed) every step of the process! You made it completely understandable for anyone. I watched a different video before this one & cut it off half way through to see if there was a better & more informative one & I found yours. I knew right away I wouldn't find a better one than this! Thanks ALOT man!

Thank you for your video! While for the price a the part & the T8 it works now, i can wholeheartedly say THIS IS MY LAST DYSON

Super easy to follow along! Was exactly what I needed to replace my broken trigger.

Watched video, ordered two new switches (thought it worth having a spare) from Amazon. Switches came next day, and I worked through the video. Excellent and clear instructions. Brilliant video. V11 Ultimate (4 years old) working perfectly gain. Thanks for a great video!

Thank you so much for the easy step guide. We need more useful and straightforward videos like this ❤

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

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!!!

Thank you!!! This was immensely helpful! Had the same problem with the exact same model Dyson. Fixed it in no time with your help! Cheers!

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, I am following your instructions to the T. Got up to step 10 and sure enough I did not have a long enough T8 to get the last screw out. I went to 3 local stores and couldn’t find a T8 . Asked the Neighbor’s and they had it got that elusive screw out ! and sure as S- the Trigger was cracked. Waiting on my replacement trigger and I’ll post My results..

Excellent instructional video- thank you very much! Had your video playing on my i-pad next to me throughout the entire process and was able to successfully replace the trigger and fix the issue. Really appreciate you!

Excellent video. Couldn't have done it without you and I'm only 83!

Richard your step by step instructions were great. We've fixed our V11 the trigger was cracked just like you showed us. Thanks again, highly recommended this video for if you want to fix it yourself.

Excellent video with detailed step by step instructions. Process worked for me with no hiccups. Dyson seems good as new and a bit cleaner on the inside. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to show us how to replace the trigger. Done and dusted working like new again.

Excellent video! Took my time and followed your procedure and I now have it working again. Thank you!!

Exceptional step by step and well-paced instructional video. You are a pro. Thank you for providing this. Worked perfectly for replacing our Dyson trigger along with saving a bunch of unessary expenditures.

I have just done this. I was a great video to go by. Has saved the wife some money. Thanks

There are other videos out there on this topic, but this is the one to go to. I just received the replacement trigger and repaired quickly because of this excellent video! Thank you!

Your directions were AMAZING! I know I could not have done this without you!! Thank you:)

Very clear step by step instructions with no BS. leading to a successful repair. Thank you.

This was so helpful, I managed to fix my dyson in 1.5 hours for almost nothing, thank you!

Thank you for this information. This video and a thin Torx T8 that I bought at the same time I bought the new trigger was all I needed. Make sure to have all things in order and be in the good mindset before starting on it and you'll be done before you know it. I can honestly say that this is probably less stressful that emailing Dyson with a complaint about the trigger malfunction after your warranty time is over. Greetings from the Netherlands

Probability of doing this repair on my own? Zero percent. Outcome while watching this video? 110% Thank you so much for this content!

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!!!

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.

Thank you SO MUCH! Worked perfectly. Excellent instructions. Followed step-by-step for the tear apart, and then did the same for putting back together. The only thing that you need to make sure you do is keep track of your screws and which ones go where. You can kind of see some places when he's putting them back in. And you should be able to remember. But if you're super detail-oriented you might want to mark them. I used a magnetic cup to keep track of all of them. Thanks again!

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 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!

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!

This is by far the best video on this topic. THANK YOU. My vac came apart exactly as described in this video. No surprises. It failed and the video seemed easy enough so I have REPAIRED the trigger with the old super glue and baking soda trick, we'll see how it lasts while I wait for a replacement "upgraded" trigger to come in.

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.

Thank you the time and effort to share this video. Fixed my DC11 in 35 minutes thanks to you!

Thank you so much for posting this. I just followed your instructions to replace the trigger on my unit and it's working like a charm! Way to go. I also had to buy a torx kit to take out some of the screws, and when it came to the last screw the extender with the kit was too wide to reach it! Fortunately, hardware store #3 had a long T-8 torx driver and I was able to complete the job.

Thank you for this excellent video. I have just replaced the trigger on our Dyson and could not have possibly done this job without your detailed descriptions.

Thanks for the video. Fixed the trigger in my Dyson v10 and helped me save a good amount of 💰💰💰. Thanks 🙏🏻 One particular thing that stood out and was different from others was that you shared the reverse steps till the very end. Really good work.

Thank you very much Richard for all the effort putting together this very clear video. I followed the instructions and all worked well. Indeed it takes patience and having all the tools at hand. Thanks again and all the best 💪