Cassida Counterfeit Detector Wire on Motor Replacement

Remove the rubber legs.

Using a Phillips #1 bit, remove the circled screws.

Pry the top cover off, starting from the side with the switch, with a metal spudger.

Pop the 4 tabs on the top of the machine up with a metal spudger and then remove the 2 side panels.

Disconnect the wires circled and then remove the top section from the bottom section just by pulling the top section straight up and holding onto the bottom.

All the parts disassembled.

Get your solder iron and set it to 660 deg Fahrenheit.

Solid core wire is easier to use than standard.

Desolder the contact point for the wire by pressing the hot iron to the contact point until the solder flows and the cable can be pulled from the board.

For more detailed help with soldering and desoldering, check out this handy guide for tips and best practices.

Make sure the solder looks like so. It should look like a small mountain.

The motor should now be able to be removed.