Removing Front Cover from a Brother Sewing Machine
 

I have a Brother model NX450 computerized machine. I've tried to remove the front cover but I stopped when I got resistance. The reason I want to take off the front cover is because sometimes thread will get caught in the thread pathway. I'm referring to the path way that goes from the thread spool and then up and over until the thread is picked up by the thread take up lever and then it comes down to the needle. I've removed several small pieces of thread from the pathway by using a pair of tweezers. But I'd really like to be able to remove the front cover - without totally messing up the machine in some way - because it is really difficult to get in there with the cover on.

Has anyone here figured out how to remove the front cover from these "modern" computerized machines without breaking the cover?

Maybe try through brother Facebook group. I have never done it but I am sure many on there have

They're really not made for the consumer to open. They have hidden screws deep inside the machine. If you don't know what you're doing, you can sever the cables that connect to the circuit board. I would recommend taking it to a Brother dealer.

I use a pipe cleaner to get stuff out of that area.

I use unwaxed dental floss to run through this area. You can pull it back and forth until the area is clean..

my first thought is that you may void your machine's warranty

I don't have computerized machine. Don't think I would take the cover off.

I am having the same problem with my Juki. Will try pipe cleaner and dental floss. Good ideas.

You can buy the proper screwdrivers. Just go slowly and carefully. My options have been to hand my precious machines off to someone I will never meet or know the name of (they're just"sent out") or to someone that's pompous and not overbright. I downloaded the repair manual and got the tools I needed. At least I care about the outcome and not a bit about making myself look important.

charlotte

That was my first thought as well. Be careful!