Introduction
If your juicer refuses to start, the problem is often a jammed power switch or a broken wire terminal rather than a failed motor. By opening the housing you can free the switch mechanism, clean and lubricate it, or replace a damaged spade terminal on the mains lead. This guide shows you how to make both repairs and bring your juicer back to life without buying a new appliance.
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Étape 1 Disconnect power and set workspace
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Place the juicer on a stable table with good lighting and gather your tools.
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Étape 2 Check switch movement
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Press the power switch to confirm it is jammed or stuck.
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Étape 3 Remove bottom screws
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Remove all visible Phillips screws from the base of the juicer.
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Lift each rubber foot to reveal hidden screws and remove them too.
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Étape 4 Separate housing halves
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Unclip the plastic latches holding the housing together.
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Étape 5 Remove switch module
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Remove the single Phillips screw securing the switch mechanism to the housing.
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Étape 6 Clean and lubricate switch mechanism
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Wipe away sugar residue and old grease from the cross-shaped rotor and spring.
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Étape 7 Install and secure the spring
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Fit the small torsion spring back onto its post and hook it into the rotor.
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Étape 8 Function test with open housing
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Manually press the switch to ensure it now clicks and releases smoothly.
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Étape 9 Close housing and secure screws
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Align the housing halves and snap the clips back together.
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Reinsert all screws, including those under the feet, and tighten them evenly.
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Étape 10 Power test first repair
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Plug the juicer in and verify the motor starts and stops with the switch.
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Étape 11 Open second juicer housing
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Remove the six Phillips screws from the underside of the second juicer.
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Lift the cover to expose the motor, wiring and micro-switches.
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Étape 12 Expose cable and remove damaged terminal
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Unclip the strain relief to free the mains cable from the housing.
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Cut off the cracked or broken terminal from the wire.
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Étape 13 Strip and prepare conductor
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Strip a few millimetres of insulation to reveal clean copper strands.
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Étape 14 Tin the wire with solder
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Set the soldering iron to 350–400 °C.
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Apply flux to the exposed strands and coat them with a thin layer of solder.
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Étape 15 Tin the new spade terminal
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Apply flux to the new spade terminal and pre-tin the contact area.
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Étape 16 Solder conductor to terminal
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Place the tinned wire into the tinned terminal and heat until solder flows together.
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Étape 17 Crimp terminal for mechanical strength
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Crimp the insulation grip on the terminal around the wire jacket.
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Crimp the conductor grip firmly around the soldered strands.
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Étape 18 Cover joint with insulation
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Slide the original sleeving back over the joint to insulate the connection.
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Étape 19 Reassemble second juicer
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Reconnect the repaired terminal to the micro-switch.
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Secure the cable in the strain relief and route wires as found.
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Close the housing and reinstall all screws.
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Étape 20 Final test and advice
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Plug in the juicer and verify that the motor starts when safety interlocks are engaged.
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A sticky switch or broken wire contact can take only minutes to fix and saves the whole juicer from the scrap heap. Treat the plastic housings gently, keep your solder joints neat, and always unplug before any work. Enjoy many more glasses of fresh juice from your freshly repaired appliance.
