Stapler Spring Replacement

Written By: Lauren McCabe

Comments: 16

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

If your stapler isn’t stapling, then there’s a good chance the spring is damaged. This guide's purpose is to assist users in replacing the stapler spring.

If you don’t replace the spring yourself, you’ll either have a broken stapler cluttering up your work space or will end up buying a new stapler altogether.

Before using this guide, check to see if the spring itself is damaged. Another possibility of a stapler not working is a staple jam. Be careful when handling the stapler, since it’s possible to staple yourself. We recommend that you empty the staples beforehand.

Tools

Tweezers

Parts

Pusher Spring

Step 1

Open the stapler by gripping the handle to access the spring.

Step 2

Pry open the hook found on the pusher using the tweezers.
Hold the handle firmly to prevent the stapler from snapping back.

Step 3

Unhook the end of the spring from the pusher.
Pinch the spring firmly between your fingers to keep it from snapping back.

Step 4

Unhook the other end of the spring from the inside of the handle.
The spring should be unthreaded from the holes on the handle's metal part.

Step 5

Press down on the metal part inside the handle with your thumbs until it will not go down anymore.

Step 6

Push the hammer, the rectangular piece, up and away from the metal part.

Step 7

Release the metal part inside the handle so it comes away from the hammer.
Keep hold of the metal part to keep it from snapping closed.

A side picture would be even better here, so the user could see the process more in detail.

Penny -

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Jose Luis Spadafora -

Step 8

Hook one end of the new spring onto the pusher's hook.

Step 9

Clamp the pusher's hook closed using your thumb.

Step 10

Thread the other end of the new spring through the top rectangular hole toward the back.

Step 11

Thread the new spring through the bottom hole, bringing the end of spring toward you.
The spring should create a loop when done threading.

Step 12

Hook the new spring to the hook on the inside of the handle's metal part.

Step 13

Press the metal part down with your thumbs until it aligns with the hammer's hole.

Step 14

Reattach the hammer back onto the metal part.

Step 15

Close the handle until it clicks back into place.
Be careful not to staple your fingers when closing the stapler.

What is the slide mount thing that you slide into that little square hole to push the stapler forward? What is that thing called? I had somebody use my electric staple gun and that thing is missing. My other second question is are they universal are they all the same size

Maria Maria -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Lauren McCabe

Member since: 16/01/20

349 Reputation

13 comments

Just what I needed. Thank you! Super clear

Daniela Labra - 11/05/21

Can I replace the black rubber piece that goes on my swingling desk top stapler 70 sheet it came off and my dog chewed it up.

Edith Corkell -

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Romulo -

Wie funktioniert das für große Klammermaschinen wie dieser hier?

Matthias Jünger -

Ihr Artikel war sehr leicht zu verstehen und ich habe es geschafft, vielen Dank gacha life!

Lily Collins -

Where do I obtain a replacement spring for this stapler?

John Drake -

Thank you for this guide, just the ticket!

Chris Painter -

What size spring is used for yhe pusher and where can it be purchased?

MM ERICKSON -

At the top of the guide, click on the link at Parts.

Toon Konings -

The link to the spring from ebay does not show any springs. I like the guide but I have been doing a lot of searching, but can't find a stapler spring.

Barrie Thesen -

The Ebay link for getting a new spring no longer provides any inventory of springs. I have searched a lot for stapler springs and haven't been able to find any.

Barrie Thesen -

I love ifixit because of guides like these. Something as simple as how to reattach my spring that came off. I knew where it connected but could not figure out how to thread it through the holes. Thank you!!

Charles Westbrooks -

my hammer of the stapler broke,can you help me?/

ganester -