How to Disassemble Power Screwdrivers (with inbuilt battery pack)

Introduction

Dismantling and Recycling Centre (DRZ)

Katharina Lenz, Vienna / Austria

This is a general guide for most power screwdrivers (with inbuilt battery pack).

Health & Safety

Dismantling doesn't include any harmful steps. Nonetheless workers should wear personal protection equipment like gloves, goggles, apron and robust shoes.

Note: As the construction can differ, the dismantling steps mentioned below can vary in their order. However, the described steps show what parts the removal should focus on.

What you need

Step 1 How to Disassemble Power Screwdrivers (with inbuilt battery pack)




• Unscrew the case.
• If you can't open it already, hammer the bottom of the handle
• Open the case.
Step 2

• Remove the batteries.
Step 3
• Cut the wires.
Step 4
• Unscrew the motor.
Step 5
• Unscrew and remove the motor.
Step 6
• Open the drive.
Step 7
• Separate the remaining materials according to their type and go on with the appropriate data sheet (e.g. aluminium, ferrous metals, plastic, further PWBs, etc.).
• Make sure the plastic parts are completely free of metal pieces.

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