{"id":2312,"date":"2023-03-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=2312"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:01:23","slug":"how-to-replace-heating-element-in-whirlpool-dryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-heating-element-in-whirlpool-dryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide: How to Replace a Broken Heating Element in Your Whirlpool Dryer"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to easily replace a broken heating element in your Whirlpool dryer with our step-by-step guide. Get your dryer running like new!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/233_step-by-step-guide-how-to-replace-a-broken_middle-1500x430.png' attachment='22227' attachment_size='featured' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbcqffd' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbcslz2' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, a big appliance problem is actually caused by a small, easy-to-replace part. Take, for instance, the heating element in your electric dryer. If your dryer isn\u2019t producing heat, it might seem like the end for the entire appliance, but that doesn\u2019t need to be the case!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whirlpool brand electric dryers create the heat used to dry your clothes with a coil-based heating assembly \u2013 much like the one a space heater might use. If one of those coils fails, it can seriously impact the heat output of your dryer, if not prevent heating altogether. Luckily, that assembly is super easy to swap out. With a couple of basic tools, you can do it yourself in about twenty minutes!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our guide below to learn how, and don\u2019t forget to watch the companion video for an in-depth look at each step!<\/span>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbczrvy' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms Of A Broken Dryer Heating Element<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few very obvious signs that your dryer\u2019s heating element isn\u2019t working as it should. Let\u2019s review:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your clothes are taking much longer to dry than they should. If lighter clothes are still damp at the end of a cycle, or if your dryer is running longer than usual, the heating element may not be working properly. Even shorted out, some heating assemblies can still produce a little heat.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your clothes aren\u2019t warm at the end of a drying cycle. An electric dryer can still run even without a heating element. If you\u2019ve run your dryer and it doesn\u2019t seem to be heating up at all, or is heating up very little, in spite of your settings, the heating element may have failed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of components can affect heat production in an electric dryer beyond just the heating element itself. To be sure it\u2019s the heating element assembly you need to replace, you may need to test it for continuity with a multimeter. Not familiar with how to use one? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-use-a-multimeter-to-check-appliance-parts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our guide to checking appliance parts with a multimeter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other causes of dryer heating issues<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve checked your dryer\u2019s heating element and it isn\u2019t the source of your issues, here are some other options you can test or try:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thermal fuse or thermostat is a failsafe component that prevents the heating element from receiving power if the temperature in the dryer exceeds a certain temperature. Once this component trips, you\u2019ll need to replace it in order for your dryer to produce heat again. You can test this part, found on the heating element, with a multimeter.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your dryer\u2019s timer has failed, it can cause steps in your dry cycle to run short or not run at all. You\u2019ll need a multimeter to check this part, found in your dryer\u2019s control console, as well.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to check your lint filter and clean it after each dryer use, and check and clean your dryer vents at least annually. These can contribute to issues with your dryer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue may not be a failed or malfunctioning component! Be sure not to overload your dryer \u2013 check the manual to see how much it can manage \u2013 and make sure your clothes aren\u2019t still soaking wet when you toss them in the appliance to tumble.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding The Right Replacement Heating Element<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a compatible heating element for your dryer, you\u2019ll need your appliance\u2019s exact model number. That can generally be found on a sticker somewhere on your appliance. Check inside the door and on the sides and back of the unit, then write that number down.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have it handy, head over to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and type it into our search bar. You\u2019ll be presented with a list of compatible OEM parts for your appliance, making picking the right element extra easy. Order through us, and we\u2019ll ship it to your door in as little as two days!<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Replace A Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will walk you through replacing a failed heating element in an electric dryer from the Whirlpool family of brands. This includes Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Sears, Kenmore, and others.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are working on a dryer from another manufacturer, this guide may still provide some help, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we recommend having a look at our YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have tons of guides for all major appliance brands \u2013 we might have a video tutorial there for your exact dryer! If you are trying to solve issues with a gas-powered dryer, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/dryer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out our blog for troubleshooting guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tools for the job:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need much to replace the heating element on your Whirlpool dryer. Just have these items ready to go before you begin:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A compatible replacement heating element (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/whirlpool-whirlpool-dryer-heating-279838-ap3094254.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part no. 279838<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our video)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bc-inch nut driver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flathead screwdriver or needle nose pliers<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work gloves<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Before you begin\u2026<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your safety, be sure to disconnect your dryer from power, either by unplugging it from the wall outlet or flipping the circuit breaker. Never perform maintenance on an appliance that is still receiving power!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To replace this component, you\u2019ll need access to the back of your dryer. Pull it away from the wall, giving yourself enough clearance to easily reach the entire back of the appliance. If needed, you can also remove any vent hookups.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing an electric dryer heating element<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem like a big job, but it\u2019s actually a pretty quick part swap. Once you\u2019ve got all the tools and parts you need, set aside around fifteen to twenty minutes to replace your dryer\u2019s heating element.<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1: Remove the back panel<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/001-1.jpg' attachment='2296' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbd0yib' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbdee3e' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first step is getting the back panel off of the dryer. It should be held in place by nine or so nuts \u2013 three on each side and three at the top. Use your \u00bc-inch nut driver to loosen and remove them.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/002-1.jpg' attachment='2298' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbd1bnt' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbdeovg' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all the nuts are removed, pull the smaller panel near the top off the back of the appliance and lift the power cord up and out of the way. You can drape it over the front of your dryer. This will make it easier to lift the larger panel off. Go ahead and set it aside.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/003-1.jpg' attachment='2299' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbd1te9' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbdf1q5' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2: Disconnect the wires attached to the heating element<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/004-1.jpg' attachment='2300' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbd241d' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-lfbdff2i' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of wires will be attached to the heating element via the terminal block and thermostat. You\u2019ll need to reconnect these in the same order when you install your new heating element, so make note of where each one is connected now, either by labeling them with masking tape or taking a photo with your phone.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve labeled or taken a picture, you can start disconnecting. You may be able to do this by hand, but those connections are usually pretty snug. If that\u2019s the case, you can use a flathead screwdriver to pry them all off.<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3: Remove the old heating element<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/005.jpg' attachment='2301' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbdftcj' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-zo947s' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The old heating element is held to the heating tube by two hex head screws or nuts. Remove those with your \u00bc-inch nut driver, then slide the heating element down and out of the heating tube to remove it.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/006.jpg' attachment='2302' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbdg5mr' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ye6dpk' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4: Install the thermostat on the new heating element<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/007.jpg' attachment='2303' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbdgnwt' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-vzto4o' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you\u2019re also replacing the heating thermostat, you\u2019ll need to move the thermostat from the old heating element to the new one now. To do this, slide a flathead screwdriver under the terminal and pop it up and off.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/008.jpg' attachment='2304' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbdgxef' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-v1qe14' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the thermostat is free of the terminal, simply rotate it to free it from the tab holding it in place. You can then seat the thermostat on the corresponding tab on your new component and push the connector into place on the terminal.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/009.jpg' attachment='2305' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lfbdh7kc' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-sl4vi0' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5: Mount the new heating element onto the heating tube<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/010.jpg' attachment='2306' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-r8nz54' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-p98dzc' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line the new heating element up with the tub and press it up into place until the screw holes align. From here, you can reinstall the two hex head screws you removed from the old heating element.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/011.jpg' attachment='2307' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-nvf1so' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-mzbcuw' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6: Connect the thermostat and terminal<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/012.jpg' attachment='2308' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-lc9sso' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-ivipnc' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to reconnect those wires! One should go to the thermostat and two to the heating element\u2019s terminal. Don\u2019t forget to double check that you\u2019ve properly reconnected them.<\/span>\r\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7: Reinstall the back panels<\/span><\/h4>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/013.jpg' attachment='2309' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-gx0ch4' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-dr0wpk' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the large back panel, seating it on the vent tube at the bottom. Make sure the screw holes are all properly aligned, then reinstall the hex head screws all along the back of the appliance.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/014.jpg' attachment='2310' attachment_size='full' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-cjthc8' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-aha848' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all the screws except for the inner right screw are in place, drape the power cord back down and reinstall the small upper panel. 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