Dyson V11 Trigger Replacement & Plastic Repair

Today we will be replacing the broken trigger on a Dyson V11 Vacuum cleaner. Due to its placement in the unit it will require a complete disassembly to swap out. Since this trigger is a weak link and hard to get to I'd opted for a metal trigger replacement rather than the OEM plastic.
Upgraded Metal Trigger Switch Replacement for Dyson V10 V11 SV12 SV14 Vacuum Cleaner
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Long T8 Torx driver
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During the trigger swap the cheap plastic shell was repaired as needed.
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[@laurenpatrick3684]

I cannot believe so many people need to replace the Dyson trigger. A $500 vacuum lasted 4 years before. Great video and I was able to follow along each step. While getting the three wires back through, the end metal connector did break off. I manipulated it a lot because I was having so much trouble. Well - I almost made it. Thanks again!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Dyson carefully selects the lowest quality plastics for their appliances to ensure a unique and unsatisfying customer experience, guaranteed.

[@dbowman2001]

The only video which covers ALL passages needed to repair the V11 trigger. Detailed and clear. Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@GR-oe6tt]

Best walk through of a repair I've ever seen. Thanks

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@Sue-jf7xf]

Thank you! Bought the replacement switch via your link, followed your instructions, and V11 working again. So much better than throwing it out, which was the only option provided by Dyson. (Australia). And the baking soda and super-glue tip will be very useful. Thanks again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@stueygwynn7039]

Thank you so much, amazing tutorial. New improved trigger fitted, fully cleaned out, and its like a new Dyson again. In fact, its better as the trigger isn't made of cheese anymore and it didn't cost me another £500 for a new one. Thank you again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@guitarplayerstudios1]

Excellent video. Gave me a great deal of confidence to successfully complete the installation. Everything is now working as it should. Thanks so much.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@epsilon66]

The Best video on repairing V11 trigger. Period. Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@JamesMendoza-i8k]

I 100% agree. Great repair video for the trigger mechanism. Thanks a lot!

[@gozzandrea]

Bravo! Ne ho appena riparato uno e la tua sequenza di smontaggio e montaggio è la migliore di tutte quelle che ho visto su youtube. Ottima manualità

[@konstantinosfoskolos4708]

Exceptional video! Thank you so much for taking the time to do such an extended video because due to your step-by-step approach I was able to repair it as you were doing it!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hdavies0]

Brilliant instructions, clearly shown and spoken, outstanding work. My Dyson repaired. Many THANKS! You should have a little KZbin tip link so we can drop you a coffee.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped. And I do, there’s a PayPal donation link on the main page

[@hdavies0]

@@retrotechandelectronics Sent. Good to see the Commodore 64 still alive, fond memories of loading Elite game via the tape player, many hours docking to Strauss.

[@dulcyreck4436]

I almost bought a (third) Dyson before finding this video. Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I’m glad you were able to save some money!

[@hmonger]

Great video! But I have two things I hope you can answer. 1. When I reassembled, the vacuum runs non stop without the depression of the trigger. 2. I knocked off a piece on the circuit board. It’s a magnet sandwiched between two pieces of metal. It runs if I reposition that piece, but was wondering what material I should use to reattach it to the circuit board. Thanks for your help! Saving me money!

[@francis_chua]

I used this to successfully repair my vacuum. Very good video with clear step by step instructions with visuals and useful commentary and recommendations. Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@StuartEllisC]

Brilliant video - perfectly clear, helpful and solved my issue 100%. My Dyson now has a metal trigger that I won't need to think about again. Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@driess61]

Fantastic walk through video. Saved us replacing our Dyson. Thank for sharing it .

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome!

[@JamesMendoza-i8k]

Thank you very much for this video!! I took my Dyson to the repair shop and they said they couldn’t get the part (trigger). I saw it’s available on this video and did the repair myself (I recommend getting the repair kit if you don’t have a long #1 and T8 screw drivers).

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear the video got you up and running.

[@dandavidson9904]

Thank you, you helped me with a successful, fairly low stress trigger repair!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@paulayo5660]

Brilliant video. I managed to replace the trigger and get my Dyson working again; saved me a few pounds. Many thanks.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@pietjoul27]

Thank for the video. I managed to get a "All Metal" switch and although a little stiff locating onto the lugs, it could be lightly squeezed back square after mounting. The only real awkward part was removing the trigger assembly in the first place. Refitting it, I found easier bending the lugs to 45deg approx. All went together well and we are up and at 'em again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it all worked out for you.

[@stephenadams5349]

Thank you, that worked wonderfully. Easily followed example and very clear instructions. Thank you once again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@harry-gionflepp2873]

Thank you very much for your help. Our Dyson works again like a spell. You are doing a great job. Greatings from the South -West or France.

[@Jack-d7i]

great vid, installed a new metal trigger works great! thanks 👍

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you got it working!

[@Markc777]

expertly explained and thank you for showing the screw lengths on removal the little boy mixed up my order while I waited for the new trigger to turn up 😂

[@Slacked2196]

you just saved me so much money, thank you!!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help!

[@XIIVSander]

great video, I managed to screw everything back together and ... trigger does not react anymore.. so I get to do this twice! Hurray! last time Ill buy a dyson, I do not understand how a company could put a failing trigger as the first part in the install and require the whole vaccume to be dissembled!

[@DolModesto]

Thanks for this video. It greatly assisted me in replacing my defective Dyson's V10 trigger!👏👏👏

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@peterfisher9190]

Thank you, great tutorial and my wife thinks I’m pretty handy now!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could be of assistance in these matters

[@JeremyParsley-l1o]

Thank you so much. Managed to fix my dyson

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it.

[@onehunt]

Very useful and well made video. Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hhscounseling2022]

Extremely helpful and easy to follow along! Trigger has been fixed but now we don't have suction, do you know what step we may need to troubleshoot for this?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You should check that the rubber seal that slides to the back in the container is properly seated.

[@macturner6463]

Excellent video,without watching you could do some irreparable damage.Bought a new switch for less than £4 installed as per the demo and now works fine. Thanks very much

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@scrivo]

Thank you for the great video. I followed all the steps carefully. However, my dyson is staying on when I pull the trigger. The only way I can get it to turn off is to take the filter out. Do you have any idea where I went wrong? The new trigger feels normal, snaps back the way it should.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Sounds like something was shorted together on reassembly. Take it apart and check it out

[@rp91master]

You saved me from bringing my hoover to a service!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it!

[@BabuRajalingam]

Brilliant video - very clear. Thanks for posting. I did run into an issue - must be what i did. When i finished replacing the trigger and put the connections back in for the cables and then put the batttery back in with the filter, the power went on automatically and remained on. I must have messed up something with the connections. Do you know what it might be?

[@maurirairafano]

Thank you, that was so helpful!😀

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ckking0565]

Thanx was really helpful 🎉💪

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear that!

[@monicad8648]

THANK You!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@chingyeelisalee3277]

Very good video, mine is V11 but my battery is a click in model, I can’t find the trigger that fit it. Do you have any recommendations?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

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[@blazecrank04]

Retro, precision work on the how-to video!! So easy a caveman could do it.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@bobusan8741]

that clue cover you mention with some newer models is brutal..good video, but I simply can't manage to remove it

[@bruvvamoff]

Third trigger I've replaced. Annoying thing is, other than the trigger I can't fault the v11. No reason to upgrade. But please, where did you get a metal trigger?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

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[@canadadrew2588]

excellent video. Thanks

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You are welcome!

[@GachaX2]

Thank you

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome.

[@Mr-yr1lv]

Thanks for this vid

[@retrotechandelectronics]

No problem!

[@amak320]

I accidentally ripped the white and black wires off the board. I thought I stuffed it up but I tried putting it back to the two holes and it seems to be working and charging fine. Would you know what the two wires are for if I will have any issues later down the track?

[@NavGill-j3y]

5:44 I broke the plastic tabs on this plastic piece. Will the 2 screws hold it in place with the tabs broken? If not, where can I order that part?

[@Klp85]

Did all that work for dismantling the trigger…just to break the trigger screw mount 🤦‍♂️. Good thing it was my practice original. Still have the warranty replacement

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its very delicate.

[@valaki2058]

fortunately, the renewed dyson v11 2022 has the new reinforced trigger that is in the v15

[@gialto1]

Thanks!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@TheRoweros]

Thanks

[@martinpucher8585]

I made the repair, but nothing happened when I pressed the switch. The reason: the new lever is a little too long. As soon as I put the battery in, it turns on. The reason it didn't seem to turn on at the first try was because if the switch was "pressed" without a filter, it doesn't turn on automatically when a filter is put on afterwards (I have the older version without LCD). If I put the filter on first and then put the battery in, it starts the motor. I'm now wondering if I can find a solution without having to take everything apart again and shorten the lever - but it looks like I'll have to do that.

[@martinpucher8585]

I took it apart again, filed it down a bit and put it back together - IT WORKS NOW! I could start with Dyson, now it's a breeze to take it apart and put it back together. Not 100% sure if it was the filing or if I didn't screw the switch part in far enough the first time. No matter the reason it works now and I'm happy and feel like a hero!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it worked out for you. My level measured identical to the one I eemoved

[@aeast5666]

​@martinpucher8585 I had something similar, when i'd replaced the trigger and reassembled the cleaner, it was turning itself on whilst in the charging unit and I couldn't switch it off until I removed the filter. I realised the sprung trigger is supposed to press against the sprung battery switch, so it requires a delicate balance. I hadn't realised it was just the new trigger was slightly longer, but that makes sense. However I didn't need to take it apart again and file it down. I simply loosened the 3 screws holding the battery in. I was able to just make sure the single screw in the trigger handle was correctly lined up with the hole in the battery inside it. That ensures the battery is in the correct place lined up with the trigger unit. It means the battery is not fitting snugly at the base of the trigger housing, but it doesn't need to. You can then tighten the 2 screws at the other end of the battery as tight as before. This means the battery is securely attached, but just held a little further from the trigger inside the housing. And it now works!

[@PuffaloCounty]

Thanks a bunch. Could’ve done it with your video!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@eod4usa]

After I replaced my trigger, I can only operate in Hi mode. It pulses in ECO and Normal. I've cleared out all blockages.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're going to want to recheck your wiring and connections

[@abdelkaderessahli1552]

Bravo excellente vidéo ! Thanks for

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@giovannig4369]

Hey thank you for the video! I’m having a problem though: the very last t8 screw (the one you have to reach with a long and thin screwdriver) is somehow stuck, I can loosen it but not remove it. Any idea what to do? There is so little space there. Thank you

[@aeast5666]

I had a similar problem, I couldn't re-tighten it. It turned out the plastic moulding in the trigger housing it is supposed to screw into had broken off. I just ordered a replacement housing on eBay it arrived in a week from China, £20 new, and it works! There were others more expensive, and used genuine housings but the Chinese replica worked fine.

[@giovannig4369]

Hey thank you! Yes for future reference that’s exactly what happened to me, had to order that part too.

[@quertize]

This is a nightmare from repair perspective. I did cleaning and service of my older Dyson vacuum and it was as bad as your newer cordless model. Their stuff is nice and shiny when new and promoted heavily, but PITA to maintain when few years old. Now I went back to ordinary vacuum with paper bags.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

This is the only thing that has broken on my V11. Not a fan of the crap plastic on all models though.

[@SALMANNATHANIMAX]

Felt like my dad was teaching me how to do this.

[@maxcapitano4188]

Hallo ich bin massimo und wollte nachfragen, ob du meinen auseinander gebauten body wieder zusammen bauen kannst. Wollte den Drücker erneuern, habe es jedoch nicht geschafft. Habe einen V11 SV 17 absolute pro

[@occibotics]

I can do it for you. I'm located in France. You can contact me from my web site.

[@lolohkjd]

the screws are such bad quality omg

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The plastic is worse.

[@reinvanrein2]

Fantastic walk through video. Really clear! However my Dyson still makes a short buzzing sounds. kzbin.infoX2v_pfJ13ss?feature=share I uploaded the sound in the video, do you maybe have any idea what could be the problem? Thanks for your help in advance!

[@jdmccorful]

I would have thought Dyson would use better materials with their name on product. Anyways, found your video most instructive. Thanks! BTW, the tip on Baking soda with super glue is new to me, will use it in future.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!