Brother CS6000i Needle Plate Replacement

Written By: Ava Martinez

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Brother CS6000i Needle Plate Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the metal needle plate on the Brother CS6000i. You will need a Phillips #2 screwdriver as well as a 4mm flathead screwdriver. It will take about 15-20 minutes.

Tools

Step 1

Remove the five 20 mm Phillips #2 screws on the back of the device.
Remove the single 28 mm Phillips #2 screw on the back of the device.
Remove the single 23 mm Phillips #2 screw on the back of the device.

Step 2

Pull the white cover off.

Step 3

Remove the final screw, a 11 mm Phillips #2.
After removing all eight screws, you will have five 2 mm screws, one 28 mm screw, one 23 mm screw, and one 11 mm screw, all of which are Phillips #2.

Step 4

Slightly pull apart the two halves of the machine, taking care not to strain the attached cables.
Unhook the white wires that are connected to the motherboard.
Fully separate the two halves.