NutriBullet--How to take apart and put back together-Part1.m4v
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- NutriBullet - How to take apart a Nutribullet. We had to disassemble our Nutribullet in order to clean it. Think of this video as a Nutribullet Manual that will walk you step by step in taking it apart in order to clean it.
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Thanks for creating this; I disassembled my blender to clean it and it didn't seem that complicated as I was taking it apart, so I didn't really "make note of" what parts went where, where screws went, etc. By the time I'd fully cleaned it and let it air dry sufficiently I'd forgotten most of how it went together, so this video saved me the cost of a new blender!
Minor problems, a spring that wouldn't spring, and a need for some cleaning of gunk, would have ended the life of my Nutribullet if this video weren't available to us. My husband absolutely needed to see it done. He would have missed a couple of things by himself. And the second video was necessary. You have done us a great service. Many thanks. It works!
While it's disassembled, great opportunity to add a drop of oil to each of the two motor sleeve bearings. Never use WD40 or 3n1. Use sewing machine oil, 3n1 electric motor oil, or Zoom Spout Turbine Oil.
THANK YOU!! Totally saved me $100. My innerds were a little different in configuration, but basically the same idea. To people with a different model, I recommend snapping a few photos along the way to ensure you put it back together properly.
Thanks so much for taking the time to put this video together. I thought out nutribullet was dead as it was performing intermittently. After taking it apart I found it was full of gunk so I cleaned it thoroughly and now I have a brand new nutribullet...without spending a dime. Thanks!!
Bravo! My series 900 was a bit different internally as I dismantled it, but the guidance your video showed me enough to get the base unit apart and to clean the absolutely enormous amount of gunk that was gumming up the activators.
Thanks again!
Anyone following these instructions you should note there are several different builds of the Nutri bullet. I have two, both different than the one shown in the video, and different between the two.
They're all basically the same in many regards. Some are easier than others to disassemble as well as put back together. There are certain steps that differ between each build design.
My suggestion would be to follow this video instruction as a general guidance. Your model may differ.
Some have loose trigger mechanisms, partially loose mechanisms or completely contained trigger mechanisms.
Some have a shroud over the motor assembly affixed to the bottom inner area.
All have a drain which you might want to clean out and must line up through out each body part.
I just cleaned my two. It certainly does help indeed. Both run like a champ again.
Good luck with yours, which ever build design you have.
cheers...
9 years later from when you posted, this is still useful! My NB is more recent. The white parts that flip down are now just one long piece with the spring on top, so I had to undo screws at the top of each in order to remove them. I thought I was being really careful, but stuff got into those crevices and it wouldn't push down. I can now clean it all up and put it back together. This got me started. Thanks much!
ha! Forget this video. Like most others my shell did not twist off like in the video. Mine was still under warranty so I decided to call customer service. Got though to someone in less than 3 minutes at 7pm on a Tuesday. Explained the problem, said I also broke the tabs on my small cup, which I did trying to get this sticking machine to work. They said they would ship me a new cup and base, just had to pay $ shipping. No problem!
I plug my NB into a switchable outlet. I put the cup/blade into the base then turn the switch on - then turn it off - then remove the cup/blade from the base. Saves wear and tear on the plastic blade socket in the base.
Tip: to prevent leaking, watch the top when unit is running. If the liquid reaches the top - you put too much stuff inside. There should always be air space in the top when it's running so the air can compress - because liquid doesn't compress when it expands so it blows-out through the blade bearing into the base ruining the blade bearing from the contamination. If you divide your stuff in half and blend each half in turn - then pour it together when you're done your unit will last way longer. Mine lasted two years before needing a new blade unit. Cheers.
I tried to tell my ol lady it could be done when she told me it couldn't. Not able to send back in for warranty either. We ended up with smoothie that made it's way down to the motor parts... It's a good product that deserves proper surgery instead of the trash. Thank you for this video as it will help me PROOVE us handymen can do just about ANYTHING! Thank you!
Wow, this video was so many yrs ago, but the best one I came across to take mine apart to clean, then put back. Thank you so much. Great job!👌👏
i have a more recent model and you don't have to twist the gray thing, just pull it off and that's it. hope this helps. This is an excellent video by the way, thank you so much for the time you spend doing it.
Thank you for sharing your video. I gave this project to my 11 year old. He was able to follow your video. Thanks to your video and a "friend" who doesn't have time or desire to fix things, we are now the proud owners of a bullet.
OMG! I had never disassembled anything in my life. Could not have ever done without your help. BIIIIIIIGGGGGG THANK YOU FOR THIS.
Now I am jumping to your reassembling video... Wish me luck LOL
I had a sticky switch too and called customer service. They sent me a replacement base and blade assembly. Both were redesigned and work good. In spite of what many have said on other sites, NutriBullet customer service was terrific.
That's good news as two of my switches are now stuck and it won't work. I'll call customer service.
Thank you!. It help me to clean my NB and save me the money to buy a new one
From NutriBullet alltogether I haven't seen a more fruitful video than yours!
I had this same issue and the activators were sticking. My last effort before disassembling the unit was to use a 10% vinegar solution with a toothbrush to scrub all around the activators and get some of the solution down. It worked great and the activators work perfectly now. It took all of two minutes.
I too have a different spring mechanism - same as the others commenting on the difference. Thus, after nearly breaking my wrists trying to unscrew the top, after reading comments, I realized I needed to pop it off. I now have to put it back together, and hope not to have the issues one user had with lack of engagement with the springs. Lets just hope it doesn't leak again.
This was incredibly helpful -- thanks so much. Our formerly gunk-covered Bullet (my stupid fault.... lid wasn't on tight enough) is now LITERALLY like-new-again!
I'd just add one suggestion for later models. On ours those 3 white plastic strips that activate the on/off switch and which kinda fell apart on you are now each held in place by a small block and 2 screws. And since our 3 had quite a bit of goo trapped behind them that would most likely have glued them immovably in place when it dried, I added one more step to your process by removing the 3 blocks, 6 screws, and 3 strips so that I could thoroughly clean everything with warm water and a sponge before allowing everything to dry, and then re-assembling the unit.
I'd also suggest keeping the disassembled parts + screws together and in strict order of progression, so that steps 1, 2, 3, 4.... can be easily repeated in reverse order to avoid any later confusion. Though there's always your no doubt equally helpful Part 2 if that fails. Nicely done, mechanic and camerawoman both!
Hello, this is the exact problem that I'm having. I've taken everything apart but now I can't figure out how to put those 3 plastic pieces and the springs back on the nutribullet!! PLEASE HELP!
Thank you!!! Your video was very helpful. I fixed my nutribullet and I'm ready for a smoothie once again!
I could not twist or pull gray lip off 2nd motor encasement, so I submerged the activators upside down in 1.5" hot tap water (in shallow bowl) for about 30 seconds, and second encasement slid right off. I kept submerging the unit (top only, did not get motor components wet) and pressed on the white activators until they were completely loose. Wiped up all the water and reassembled. Works like new. Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
Hi I love your video i done a full tear down of my non working 2.5 year old nutribullet. I cleaned everything it was pretty nasty inside dried on gunk etc. After a deep deep clean and re assemble it's working like new again. Thank you this has saved me a good few quid ££££
Excellent video. Note the newer model 900 has different white sliding spring clips that don't fall out like in this video
i use my machine about 3 times a day I just love it one of my best buys, but after 4 weeks use its time for an internal clean, thanks for you time and effort for the vid
Very helpful video. I had to take ours apart because one of the 3 white tabs wouldn't depress. It was gummed up inside from not having the cover screwed all the way down the first time used. It's a newer model than in the video, and the inside design is somewhat different, which is important to know if you're going to take one of these apart; proceed with caution. Anyway, I cleaned the gunk off the tabs and it works great now; would not have attempted it without watching the video.
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THanks Christian for this video..it motivated me to repair our Nutribullet and we're back to happy juicing...test carrot juice came out smooth and refreshing..
My problem was one of the micro switches wasn't working. Thought about just wiring around it or seeing if I could get a new one at radio shack.But I got it working by pressing it really hard a few times. Don't know if it had dirt in it or what. Thanks for the video. I usually end up breaking something trying to take it apart and then I see how it went together and I should have taken it apart!
Thanks Christian
Your video was very informative, my nutribullet was a little different to yours though, still easy. I was able to clean it following your video. We have had ours for a month I hope this will not be a regular occurrence. Thanks again.
The audio was excellent and very informative. I have an issue with the way that the electric chord malfunctions in the one I have. I expect the switch is faulty somehow.
The juicer needs to be screwed on tightly or it will flood the juicer. The gasket fits in and occasionally needs to be removed for cleaning, it just presses back into the slots in the base.
Thanks a lot, Was able to open and fix my nutribullet after watching your video. Note mine was not working as the base for one of the activator screws was broken. Luckliy, there are 3 clips and 2 activator switches. So just moved the switch to another clip and voila working again. So tip for anyone with similar problem.
Thank you worked 100% for me. Saved me buying a new machine.
Thanks for posting this. As mentioned, some models (like mine) don't "twist", I just had to wiggle carefully with a flathead screw driver to pry the top ring off. Mine is working again.
Sorry.. I know that your comment was 4 years ago but did you need to twist at all? I can budge mine. Where did you put the screwdriver to pry it apart?
Mine is the snap in version too. It appears that there was a little glue applied around the outside inner edge of the ring, making it very difficult to release the tabs and snap it off. I actually had to slip a small thin knife up under the outer gap between ring and housing to cut glued or fused plastic to release part of it. Doing all this does leave the plastic with pry marks, so be very careful how you do it. Definitely not made to come apart.
Poor design, when can't clean.
Thank you for this video! We gummed up the spring part, which makes it so the nutribullet doesn’t work. I was seriously considering looking at other blenders because I couldn’t figure out how to take it apart all the way.
Thank you SO much! I've had mine a vet short time and I thought it would be ruined - but thanks to video it is sparkling clean and works like new.
Thank you so much you are a brilliant teacher,I fixed my nutribulet watching you👏👏👏😀
Cheers Christian, I have a slightly new model where the tabs don't come off when you take out the plastic sleeves but otherwise your video was extremely helpful. I got the Nutribullet for free but it was wilthy, I managed to properly wash every single component and now it's as new! I'm positively surprised by the design, not many appliances can be taken apart just with a screwdriver nowadays...
You helped me save my nutribullet. Thank you for your videos!!
Thank you very much, I was able to clean my whole nutribullet,and now it looks like new. Very nice video.
Thanks a million!
Keep up the good work.
Best video ever straight to the point.
Good video. I found a slight variation on the way the top comes off. Mine did not twist, but you could pry it off. After cleaning it out, come to find out that the tabs on one of my cups had worn down. Thank goodness I don't have to buy another base, though.
11 years later, thank you
Great instructions but I'm unable to twist off the silver plastic ring from the inner grey casing (the one directly in from the metal casing). Any suggestions?
Think I'll pass on dismantling!! I can see me putting it back! Good to see that the liquid doesn't run into the motor, which is what I was concerned about. The only time I've had it leak is when I've pulsed and the unit locked on ... think it's easy to unscrew marginally which is just enough for liquid to seep out. Well done all you folk who put theirs together without leaving any bits LOL
Please make a video on this!!! ... I haven't been able to separate the shell on this model.
Had to pry mine also, but just so you know, those white plastic tabs aren't supposed to break. They can, and most likely will, but it's much easier to reassemble if they're one whole piece, especially with the model I had since there were no plastic guides to slip them in. I had to slip their springs inside the guides on the gray base and then drop the whole thing over the motor. Then when it was down, I had to twist the base so the white tabs ended up under the switches to activate the motor.
Best video out there. Especially for this model. But I can't get the last part to twist off. I'm soaking the top part downwards to see if I can loosen the guck that might be holding it in.
Thanks I got to about 4:30 in my own, I got one of those really cheap and didn't noticed until I took it apart that the fan blade was basically gone all the blades busted, replaced the blade everything seems to be working fine now 👍
Big thank you . You save my life👍
Thanks had the 900 serious that cut out on me and stopped working. 900 slightly easy to take apart tand put back together than the 600. Cleaned up and worked first time:)
Hahaha thank you so much for the tutorial!!! We got stuck on the screws under the 3 white rubber parts. Go figure they’d be down under. -.- lifesaver!
Very helpfull, i have the newer model to your one but the basics are still the same. saved me lots of time and worry.
Just some info on NutriBulletRx. The Rx has 2 drain holes at the top that go through a drain canal. The canal comes out between the outside of the motor housing and the inside of the thin aluminum decorative outer housing where "NutibulletRx" is printed. The drain canal ends on the bottom side of the NutriBulletRx where it comes out onto the counter. It appears the last piece of the drain canal is not all that liquid tight. The bottom gray piece that houses the power button, soup button & has the last part of the drain canal molded into it doesn't connect to the rest of the drain canal liquid tight. Some liquid spread around on the bottom piece of plastic that has the fan vent holes and of course the fan blew the liquid all over the counter because I didn't turn it off until I was done with it. It gave the appearance that the liquid had drained straight through the motor housing and out the fan exhaust at bottom but actually the liquid DID NOT go into the motor.
Yay!!!!! I fixed it all by myself. Good as new!!! Thank you! excellent instructions!!!!
I don't have the twist off version. How do I take the gray ring off my model?
Thanks, was just about put it back together as i got stuck at piece holding the white switches. Didn't need to twist mine, but the same idea. 👍🏻
Thank you! Your video work-the-treat and was most helpful. All has been saved.
Thanks for this video. Helped me with me Pro 900 as well.
You are awesome. Just a heads up mine was a little different. It doesn't twist off that top piece it just snaps on and off. A small screwdriver was used to pry it just a little to get it off. Also the grooves are not on that inside plastic piece but on the inside of the gray piece. But without your instruction i would have been struggling more to get it apart. Thanks so much.
My bullet was so gummed up from a spill it would hardly turn on. I disassembled it cleaned all the gunk out and reassembled it and it works like new. My top didn't turn like yours, I had to pry it off. Thanks for saving me from buying a new one LOL (that would have been 90 bucks)
anesthesiadreamin I'm in the process of prying mine off as well but I'm messing up the silver plastic lip....how did yours turn out? I'm using a series of flat tips. Different sizes
This was very useful, thank you for publishing it. However, the bit where it says to twist one way, then the other which may not be correct depending on the model. On mine, the cover should just lift off easily, there is no catch requiring rotation. The white slides operating the switches are also a single piece in mine, not two halves as shown.
Another comment below from a few years ago says "It appears that there was a little glue applied around the outside inner edge of the ring, ...", that too is incorrect. What appears to be glue (and give the scary click on the video when the cover was twisted) in my case was dried fruit juice. Just a tiny amount down the switch slides, when the moisture dries out, will glue the slide to the case also stopping the switch working. Another video suggests using WD40 down the slides rather than opening the case. That will work for a while but may leave a smell of the oil for some time, a good clean is the safer and more permanent solution.
The best way to release a stuck cover is to stand the Bullet upside down in a wide saucepan then slowly add warm, soapy water to a depth of 3cm. Don't go above this, you don't want water getting above the seals and into the motor bearings!
Leave for an hour (or overnight) and the dried contaminant should soften enough to release the cover. Try gentle twisting as suggested but also try a straight lift. If not, try the hint of putting WD40 down the switch slides and, with the Bullet upside down on a paper towel, run some round the lip too. If you do that, you'll need to clean out the oil once you get the case open to avoid the smell.
Good video! I can not get the brass screw on gear off to put in new. It is rusted on I think. We have tried various products but none loosen it.
For anyone that needs to clean their base, DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE. She promptly told me that I had voided my warranty. She also told me to pour a little rubbing alcohol into the slots where the three activator switches are. This worked and allowed to switches to operate freely again, but it still looks dirty. Customer service would not send a schematic diagram detailing how to remove the top from the base.
Thanks for the video. I have the same issues with liquids trapped inside and it's beginning to smell. This is a great design flaw and I will not recommend anyone buy this product. The noise it makes is also too unpleasant.
Many thanks for this video Christian!
Very helpful! Thanks!
Yah Chloe mine wouldnt turn off...i pried the clear rim off the gray "cup" by using slot screwdrivers on the INside shoved berween the bottom edge of the rim's clear tab where they contact the grey cup. Pressed the slot in and turned the screwdriver to pry and pop the rim off. Work your way around gently. Try not to mar the plastic.
thanks!... btw.. if you take the rubber feet off first and the 3 screws on top, you don't have to worry about damaging the fan.
Thank you... worked great! Awesome video
I had the same issue. Had to finally send in for a replacement emulsifier blade. And amazingly, it came to me "unattached"? The rubber toothed grommet was literally unscrewed and I couldn't put it back on. I'm getting very worried about the NutriBullet quality. May have to rethink recommending it to everyone. (they're shipping me another replacement now).
Great vid and helped me save my NB - thanks!
Thank you so much! This was so helpful! Saved Me $87!!!
Thanks for posting this. Now I know what to expect.
I had good intentions but put the screwdriver back in the drawer. Way complicated too many moving and flying parts. Took the easy clean approach first with Q Tips and Rubbing alcohol and lubricate the 3 tabs with olive oil.,, if that don’t work I’ll just buy a new Nutri Bullet. Mine had served its purpose. Thanks for your video
Thanks so much for this! It was a big help!
on the model where the silver rim does not screw off, the grooves holding it to the dark grey plastic are located towards the very top of the rim, facing outward (think of the small letter "r") on the dark grey plastic. You have to find a way to pry it out. I suggest you lay it on the side and use a screw driver or those painting metal/plastic paddles.
For those that are having issues with the part at @5:20. My model too, is different from the one in the video. I soake mine in how water and pulled instead of twisting like he did. It took a lot of effort but try to be careful
Having a problem removing one of the screws under the rubber tabs mentioned at 3:20. Seems like the screw hole is stripped and the screw just keeps rotating, but the screw won’t come out. It’s frustrating because that doesn’t allow me to twist and remove the inner casing.
In the final step mine did not twist off, had to snap off (glued on). If yours is like this you may reconsider taking apart. I had to use PC-11 to glue to get it back together. Also the white-springs tabs are different. You will need to make sure that two of the three (one is pointless) are under the green metal parts. They are what press down to turn on motor. If they are not in place your bullet won't work. Glue is drying now, I hope it worked or its broken forever. Be advised!
Thanks a lot my friend...
Thank you! Mine was not working. This solved the problem!
Wooow eres un genio!
Me ayudo mucho tu video. Lo hice paso a paso como indicaste y lo logré. Gracias!!!
Thanx a million great tutorial but my model was slightly different but the video help me so much
How do you clean the inside of the plastic clear circle in the middle of the base? That has liquid in it too!
Thank you for posting this. Greatly appreciated! :)
The top wouldn't twist, it came off with me prying it straight up. There is no indication on the top of the blender or top trim that it twists. No threads indicating it screws off. I gave it a couple good taps with my straight edge crowbar (it's a tiny one), and it came right off.
To twist it off, is a lot of work, so what I did is use a towel or rag, and use your fingertips to get the top out, by pulling it out,you have to work with it and it will easily come out.
great video, really helped me clean my model off. thanks
Can you remove the base gear to clean under there??
You can twist the round rubber part off to clean under there.It's threaded on.
Just grip with vise grips,hold the blade with a towel so you dont cut your hand and unscrew the rubber part with the notches in it.Comes right off.And a lot of shit gets caught under there.Clean it!
My Nutribullet cup with blades attached will not drop down into the blending mechanism. It stops about an inch above, so doesn't get close the the white activator switches. What is it hitting? How can I fix this?
Wow this help me a lot, I'm going to clean mine now.
Hopefully nobody broke theirs trying to twist it off. I went ahead and added some annotations to the video directing a viewer to all of your comments. Thanks for the input!
Great video, have pulled it apart and cleaned it (gross). The only thing I am having trouble with is the last 3 screws inside where the clear spinner wheel is. Can't get them out at all and it is quite dirty. Any ideas. Not sure if the screws are stripped?
Hola puedes ayudarme , como se llaman los cauchos blancos que retiro de motor de la licuadora?
PS... if you know how to or know someone who does know or posted:
■■ How to safely take apart a NUTRABULLET RX 1700 and put it back together.
I surely need to know.....
It is not the same as this bullet. It has a couple more wires and buttons that make me nervous.
I did an oops...was making a soup and dummy me used the wrong lid. Heat made it exit out the bottom and down inside. It works but I can hear the dried soup ... I removed bottom and cleaned that up, but I'm not sure which screws to remove to pull off outer shell. I won't try using it til its cleaned out!
I'm hoping you know about the RX 1700. Thanks for your video...it helped me with my first nutrabullet - I thought was toast-that works now and has been my backup til this one is figured out and back in service!
Thank you!
I have a different model with no screws at all. I spilled milk in it. Now there are fruit flies living inside it. No matter what I do they won't go away. I poured bleach in there and got shocked too. I cannot take it apart. What to do?