Miniware ES120 Screen is on and shows the screw not turning once the motor stops turning repair

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Miniware ES120 Screen is on and shows the screw not turning once the motor stops turning repair
Device Miniware ES120
Affects part(s) Motor
Needs equipment Screwdrivers, known good parts, soldering iron
Difficulty ◉◉◉◌ Hard
Type Soldering


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Problem description

Fixing an issue with the ES120 screwdriver where the screen is on and shows the screw not turning once the motor stops turning. Releasing and repressing the button will cause the driver to work again for ~1 second before stalling again.

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Symptoms

  • Stalling motor

Solution

Replace motor with part P14354-ND or equivalent motor. Remove the original pinion gear with a soldering iron at 260+C to burn away previous loctite.