I have a BTA840 toaster and one side simply stopped working. I took it apart, as you did, and it was not easy! I tried swapping modules to see if I could isolate the problem, cleaned and checked those microswitches and cleaned it up as best I could - no luck at all. In the end we bought a new one and I took all the parts, motors and electronics from the old one to use as spares, carefully marking which part came from the faulty side. It was obvious it wasn't intended to be dismantled - several of the screws were virtually inaccessible. I hope to use the parts if the new one goes wrong after 8 years, like this one.
The new model has updated parts - they no longer use the little transformers that sit at the back of the toaster, near the mains input. Instead, they use inverters, like the latest plug packs. I'm please to say that after I'd fixed ours, it's been working perfectly - the new one langushes in the draw next to it. I could have saved $200! You really have no choice but o try to repair it yourself - parts aren't available, and there is no 'service manual' for it. If it's a choice between the garbage bin and trying to fix it - take the latter. you might surprise yourself. And remember that the Chinese had to get those😊 difficult screws in somehow, and they're no better than we are.
Thanks for the video. I found one of these toasters for very cheap at the thrift shop and I needed to see how to take apart the raising/lowering portion. Somehow my toaster hasn’t developed the blinking lights issue, which is surprising because there were crumbs everywhere inside the mechanism. This was resulting in a horrible noise sometimes when it was raised/lowered. Cleaned them all out as best I could. Also has other issues, some leds are out on the sliders and buttons, and the buzzer doesn’t sound great. However, I’m still hopeful that this will make some great toast!
I had another look at the Breville BTA840, and found one of the small 12v transformers was stuffed - primary wqas O/C. I bought a new one that would do the job (2840) locally for about $8. Trouble was, by then I'd taken it competely apart and it took a really long time to reassemble it. It now workks perfectly, and I was able to clean it thoroughly after its nearly 10 years' use.
This is an awesome toaster but has this common problem with this model. This is the first video that finds and fixes the blinking lights problem. Well done on making a great repair video and solving the problem. If our toaster gets this problem then I will follow your fix. Many thanks!
I also had the exact same problem as yours. I figured I'd take the easy way out first I got the air compressor with a nozzle on it blew out all the crumbs front back top bottom and it's been working perfect since. It only took me a couple minutes
Geeze, I admire you. My Breville toaster has had this problem, but I ignored it until one side just stopped working... the little bread cages will not open on the left side... which has been playing its disco lights, partying at will, whenever it feels the music for years now. So, here I came to you. This is daunting to me. I can do some mechanical stuff, but everybody is saying this is challenging. I am not sure I am up to the challenge if it took you four hours. The Breville website is making my inquiry impossible as it wants the date I bought it and from where. I have no idea. But it is this very model. Does Breville take repairs? No real need to answer, as I will call their support number during regular business hours. However, it seems this is a glitchy model. Grrrrowl.
Had this exact problem with a Breville two-slice toaster. The fix worked like a charm. Hardest part was getting those four weird screws on the bottom out.
When you opened the toaster did two plastic T pieces fall out and what are they ? I guessed they are between the top cover ( just under the top part) and the base .
Great video and fix but one suggestion. Your camera angle is too far back and did not show anything of the front of the toaster with all the components you needed to remove to get at the switch. One of my "lifters" has fallen out due to someone forcing a bagel down and I think I'll need to remove everything you did to get at the part it attaches to.
I would also like to know. What is this driver called? I expand the video description above to see : Jakemy Screwdriver Set 99 in 1. I may just take the Dremel grinding wheel to a cheap screw driver and put a slot in it myself.
I have a BTA840 toaster and one side simply stopped working. I took it apart, as you did, and it was not easy! I tried swapping modules to see if I could isolate the problem, cleaned and checked those microswitches and cleaned it up as best I could - no luck at all. In the end we bought a new one and I took all the parts, motors and electronics from the old one to use as spares, carefully marking which part came from the faulty side. It was obvious it wasn't intended to be dismantled - several of the screws were virtually inaccessible. I hope to use the parts if the new one goes wrong after 8 years, like this one.
I think I may end up following your path...
The new model has updated parts - they no longer use the little transformers that sit at the back of the toaster, near the mains input. Instead, they use inverters, like the latest plug packs. I'm please to say that after I'd fixed ours, it's been working perfectly - the new one langushes in the draw next to it. I could have saved $200! You really have no choice but o try to repair it yourself - parts aren't available, and there is no 'service manual' for it. If it's a choice between the garbage bin and trying to fix it - take the latter. you might surprise yourself. And remember that the Chinese had to get those😊 difficult screws in somehow, and they're no better than we are.
Thanks for the video. I found one of these toasters for very cheap at the thrift shop and I needed to see how to take apart the raising/lowering portion. Somehow my toaster hasn’t developed the blinking lights issue, which is surprising because there were crumbs everywhere inside the mechanism. This was resulting in a horrible noise sometimes when it was raised/lowered. Cleaned them all out as best I could. Also has other issues, some leds are out on the sliders and buttons, and the buzzer doesn’t sound great. However, I’m still hopeful that this will make some great toast!
I had another look at the Breville BTA840, and found one of the small 12v transformers was stuffed - primary wqas O/C. I bought a new one that would do the job (2840) locally for about $8. Trouble was, by then I'd taken it competely apart and it took a really long time to reassemble it. It now workks perfectly, and I was able to clean it thoroughly after its nearly 10 years' use.
This is an awesome toaster but has this common problem with this model. This is the first video that finds and fixes the blinking lights problem. Well done on making a great repair video and solving the problem. If our toaster gets this problem then I will follow your fix. Many thanks!
I also had the exact same problem as yours. I figured I'd take the easy way out first I got the air compressor with a nozzle on it blew out all the crumbs front back top bottom and it's been working perfect since. It only took me a couple minutes
Geeze, I admire you. My Breville toaster has had this problem, but I ignored it until one side just stopped working... the little bread cages will not open on the left side... which has been playing its disco lights, partying at will, whenever it feels the music for years now.
So, here I came to you. This is daunting to me. I can do some mechanical stuff, but everybody is saying this is challenging. I am not sure I am up to the challenge if it took you four hours. The Breville website is making my inquiry impossible as it wants the date I bought it and from where. I have no idea. But it is this very model. Does Breville take repairs? No real need to answer, as I will call their support number during regular business hours. However, it seems this is a glitchy model. Grrrrowl.
Had this exact problem with a Breville two-slice toaster. The fix worked like a charm. Hardest part was getting those four weird screws on the bottom out.
Same problem: What are those pesky little screws. Obvious Techy took them out with no problem and without mentioning how he did it.
@@astewart136 How did he get those screws out....? I have the same problem, but what kind of screwdriver does this require????
I’m also looking for the answer to this, what kind of screws are these?
@@BKuryk Sorry, I don't remember.
@@juneosborne1372 Sorry, I don't remember.
Thanks for the post mate, you saved my toaster 😉
Thank you!!
What tool do you use to open it up? Itdoesn't have standard screws.
Found the T pieces at 2 min 42 sec on you video thanks
I have same toaster the problem is no power .One day working perfect next day wouldn’t turn on no lights nothing is there a fuse somewhere ?
Hi I have breville touster 4slice not work can you help me .thank you
Why did the toaster break up with the bread? It found someone who really knew how to pop its crust!
Also I think I’m attracted you and bread
When you opened the toaster did two plastic T pieces fall out and what are they ? I guessed they are between the top cover ( just under the top part) and the base .
Great video and fix but one suggestion. Your camera angle is too far back and did not show anything of the front of the toaster with all the components you needed to remove to get at the switch. One of my "lifters" has fallen out due to someone forcing a bagel down and I think I'll need to remove everything you did to get at the part it attaches to.
What causes the lever to no longer press the connection together?
Can you explain what the switch is that caused the failure?
What exact screwdriver did you use to open up the toaster?
I would also like to know. What is this driver called? I expand the video description above to see : Jakemy Screwdriver Set 99 in 1. I may just take the Dremel grinding wheel to a cheap screw driver and put a slot in it myself.
Very interesting. 👍
Thank you sir!