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Dewalt corded drill question

DGoebel

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Hello there. I have a Dewalt corded drill, model number DWD115. The other night while working on a rather frustrating project, instead of gently setting the tool down on the floor, I dropped it, (not threw it!) and a quick flame shot out of the chuck and gave off a very strong odor of electrical burning. I figured it's toast, but for grins I pulled it apart, and gave it a quick inspection. There is no charring around the motor, bearings, or anywhere else, so I'm wondering if I just blew the switch out?

Has anyone else experienced this? I've done some price research, and it looks like a new drill for $70 or so, and a switch is around $25. I'd like to save the money, but hate to gamble 50 bucks, so any advice is appreciated!

Thank you!
 
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jallyn

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If you think it is just the switch you could "jumper" across the switch contacts while it is half-way taken apart and plugged in (wear cotton gloves or mechanics gloves so you don't get shocked). If the motor/drill spins then the motor is good and you just need a new switch. If it doesn't spin or trips the breaker then the motor needs replaced.

I have replaced a few motors in 18-volt battery DeWalt drills so I know they are the typical failure mode. You would have to test the switch or motor to be sure.
 
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