How to Change the Band on a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner

Unplug the Dyson vacuum cleaner and press the handle release lever to lower the handle. Turn the cleaner over so that the bottom of the cleaning head is facing upward.

Remove the three plastic screws holding the cleaning head cover onto the bottom of the cleaning head with a flat screwdriver. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the vacuum.

Slide the brush roll from the two slots (one on each side of the cleaning head).

Remove the belt (or band) from the brush roll. Pull the belt from the metal drive shaft on the left side of the Dyson's motor.

Slide the new belt onto the brush roll and position it in the same location previously occupied by the worn belt. Place the belt around the metal drive shaft adjacent to the vacuum's motor.

Slide the brush roll back into the slots at the sides of the cleaning head. Be careful when replacing the brush roll as the new belt will apply tension to the brush roll and make replacing it a slightly more difficult task than removing it.

Place the cleaning head cover back onto the bottom of the Dyson's cleaning head and tighten the plastic screws with the screwdriver.

Plug the vacuum cleaner into the wall socket and turn on the cleaner. Check the brush roll. A spinning brush roll signifies a successful belt replacement.